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517 km.
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Nine ways to Travel from Ottawa to Hamilton

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Cheapest
By car (517 km)
5 h 49 min
517 km.
from $28
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Plane to Hamilton (Toronto City Centre Airport)
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Rideshare
5 h 49 min
517 km.
from $6.74
Bus, Plane (Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport)
4 h
407 km.
from $185.78
Bus via Lyon O-Train East / Est
8 h 34 min
408 km.
from $52.09
Train
6 h 47 min
408 km.
from $101.59
Bus
6 h 57 min
408 km.
from $112.72
Bus, Plane (Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport)
4 h 51 min
407 km.
from $284.84
Train, Plane
5 h 46 min
407 km.
from $250.27

Transport providers

Airlines

Royal Jordanian

Website:
rj.com/
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Toronto
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$101.78–$190.84

Air Canada

Website:
aircanada.com
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Toronto
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$699.74
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Billy
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$508.90
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Toronto
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$699.74

WestJet

Website:
westjet.com/
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Toronto
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.78–$636.13
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Toronto
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$890.58

Air Transat

Website:
airtransat.com/
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Toronto
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.78–$636.13
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Billy
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.78–$470.74
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Toronto
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$890.58

Porter Airlines

Website:
flyporter.com/en-ca/
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Toronto
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$445.29
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Billy
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.78–$470.74
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Toronto
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$763.36

Bus operators

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Ottawa to Toronto
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$25.45–$95.42

Red Arrow

Phone:
1-800-232-1958
Email:
Website:
redarrow.ca/
Bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to Toronto
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$69.97–$89.06

GO Transit

Phone:
+1 888-438-6646
Website:
gotransit.com/
Train from Toronto Union Station to West
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.54–$12.72
Train from Exhibition GO to West
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.91–$12.09
Bus from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to Main
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.18–$12.09
Bus from Union Station Bus Terminal to Main
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.54–$11.45
Bus from Union Station Bus Terminal to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.54–$12.09

Train operators

VIA Rail

Phone:
+1 888 842-7245
Website:
viarail.ca/en
Train from Ottawa to Toronto
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$47.07–$114.50
Train from Ottawa to Dorval
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.17–$95.42

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Hamilton?

The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Hamilton is to bus via Lyon O-Train East / Est which costs $31.52 - $97.83 and takes 8h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ottawa to Hamilton?

The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Hamilton is to fly and bus which takes 4h and costs $92.39 - $336.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Ottawa and Hamilton?

No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Ottawa - Via Rail and arriving at Main St. W. @ Summers Ln. via Union Station Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Ottawa and Hamilton?

No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at West Harbour GO via Toronto Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

How far is it from Ottawa to Hamilton?

The distance between Ottawa and Hamilton is 449 km. The road distance is 515.3 km.

How do I travel from Ottawa to Hamilton without a car?

The best way to get from Ottawa to Hamilton without a car is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs $48.91 - $108.70 .

How long does it take to get from Ottawa to Hamilton?

It takes approximately 4h to get from Ottawa to Hamilton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ottawa to Hamilton bus from?

Ottawa to Hamilton bus services, operated by Red Arrow, depart from Ottawa - Via Rail station.

Where do I catch the Ottawa to Hamilton train from?

Ottawa to Hamilton train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.

Train or bus from Ottawa to Hamilton?

The best way to get from Ottawa to Hamilton is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs $48.91 - $108.70 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65.22 - $86.96 and takes 6h 57m.

Where does the Ottawa to Hamilton bus arrive?

Ottawa to Hamilton bus services, operated by Red Arrow, arrive at Toronto Union Bus Station.

Where does the Ottawa to Hamilton train arrive?

Ottawa to Hamilton train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Toronto Union Station.

Can I drive from Ottawa to Hamilton?

Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to Hamilton is 515 km. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Ottawa to Hamilton.

Where can I stay near Hamilton?

There are 195+ hotels available in Hamilton. Prices start at $51.38 per night.
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