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Nine ways to Travel from Ottawa to California

Composite routes from Ottawa to California

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Canada

Website:
aircanada.com
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Lambert–St.
Ave. Duration:
4h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.28–$699.74
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 5m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$293.48–$869.57
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
9h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$706.52
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.39–$978.26
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$228.26–$652.17
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
11h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$228.26–$869.57
Plane from Toronto Pearson International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$250.00–$597.83

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Columbia
Ave. Duration:
7h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$343.51–$1,526.71
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Columbia
Ave. Duration:
5h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$279.90–$1,145.03

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
13h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$652.17
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 51m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$597.83
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
10h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$304.35
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
9h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.39–$326.09
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
9h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$815.22
Plane from Toronto Pearson International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 38m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$239.13–$391.30

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Lambert–St.
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$699.74
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$228.26–$869.57
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
9h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$706.52
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.39–$978.26
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$228.26–$652.17
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
11h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$228.26–$869.57
Plane from Toronto Pearson International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$250.00–$597.83

WestJet

Website:
westjet.com/
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
13h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$652.17
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 51m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$597.83
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
9h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$815.22

Corporate Flight Management Inc

Website:
contouraviation.com/
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Waynesville-St.
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$190.84–$763.36

Porter Airlines

Website:
flyporter.com/en-ca/
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$597.83
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
8h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$456.52
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 54m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$434.78
Plane from Toronto Pearson International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$543.48

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Dearborn to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 48m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.62–$139.95
Train from Chicago Union Station to Jefferson
Ave. Duration:
7h 46m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.62–$178.12
Train from Port Huron Amtrak Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$41.98–$152.67
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
10h 33m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$61.07–$216.28
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton
Ave. Duration:
42h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$173.91–$597.83
Train from Chicago Union Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
43h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$173.91–$597.83

VIA Rail

Phone:
+1 888 842-7245
Website:
viarail.ca/en
Train from Ottawa to Dorval
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.17–$95.42
Train from Ottawa to Toronto
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$47.07–$114.50
Train from Toronto Union Station to Windsor
Ave. Duration:
4h 18m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$39.44–$108.14
Train from Toronto Union Station to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$25.45–$95.42
Train from London to Sarnia
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.81–$95.42
Train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalo
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.45–$95.42

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Dayton
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.54–$139.95
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Columbia
Ave. Duration:
11h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$38.17–$254.45
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Columbia
Ave. Duration:
18h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$58.52–$356.23
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Gary
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.39–$141.30
Bus from Gary Bus Station to St
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.65–$152.17
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
39h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$130.43–$706.52

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Ottawa to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
13h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$50.89–$165.39
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.35–$97.83

Fullington Trailways

Phone:
+1 814-574-1827
Website:
fullingtontours.com
Bus from Buffalo to Pittsburgh
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily

OurBus

Phone:
+1-844-800-6828
Website:
ourbus.com
Bus from Ottawa, ON to Toronto,
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$7.63–$69.97

Megabus Canada

Phone:
1-866-488-4452
Website:
ca.megabus.com/
Bus from Toronto, ON to Buffalo,
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.63–$61.07

Trailways

Phone:
+1 800-858-8555
Website:
trailways.com
Bus from Buffalo to Pittsburgh
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.61–$152.67

USA Express

Phone:
573-368-4656
Website:
usaxonline.com
Bus from St Louis International Airport to Jefferson
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$152.67–$171.76

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to California is to train which costs $195.65 - $532.61 and takes 26h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ottawa to California is to fly which takes 8h 25m and costs $402.17 - $1195.65 .

How far is it from Ottawa to California?

The distance between Ottawa and California is 1926 km. The road distance is 1893.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Ottawa to California without a car is to bus via Dayton which takes 32h 30m and costs $228.26 - $652.17 .

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

It takes approximately 10h 13m to get from Ottawa to California, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Ottawa to California?

The best way to get from Ottawa to California is to train which takes 26h 4m and costs $195.65 - $532.61 . Alternatively, you can bus via Dayton, which costs $228.26 - $652.17 and takes 32h 30m, you could also fly, which costs $402.17 - $1195.65 and takes 8h 25m.

What is the time difference between Ottawa and California?

California is 1h behind Ottawa. It is currently 22:45 in Ottawa and 21:45 in California.

Can I drive from Ottawa to California?

Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to California is 1893 km. It takes approximately 20h 20m to drive from Ottawa to California.

Where can I stay near California?

There are two+ hotels available in California. Prices start at $44.22 per night.
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