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Ten ways to Travel from Ottawa to Los Angeles

Composite routes from Ottawa to Los Angeles

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Canada

Website:
aircanada.com
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
9h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$826.97
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.17–$763.36
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
11h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$305.34–$890.58
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
11h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.17–$1,017.81
Plane from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.45–$763.36

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
13h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.84–$763.36
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
9h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.45–$381.68
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
9h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.73–$954.19
Plane from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$139.95–$585.24

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
9h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$826.97
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.17–$763.36
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
10h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$305.34–$890.58
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Ontario
Ave. Duration:
8h 26m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.56–$826.97
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
11h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.17–$1,017.81
Plane from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
5h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.73–$826.97

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
9h 45m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$305.34–$890.58
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Ontario
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$152.67–$534.35

WestJet

Website:
westjet.com/
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
13h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.84–$763.36
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
9h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.73–$954.19
Plane from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$139.95–$585.24

Porter Airlines

Website:
flyporter.com/en-ca/
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
8h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$534.35
Plane from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
5h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$305.34–$1,399.49

JSX

Website:
jsx.com/home/search
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
10h 35m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$241.73–$954.19

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 Fullerton
Ave. Duration:
42h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$203.56–$699.74
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 Los
Ave. Duration:
43h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$203.56–$699.74

Metrolink Trains

Phone:
(800) 371-LINK (5465)
Website:
metrolinktrains.com
Train from Rancho Cucamonga station to L.
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.18–$12.72
Train from Tustin station to L.
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$9.54–$12.09

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 Toronto Union Station to Windsor
Ave. Duration:
4h 18m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$39.44–$108.14
Train from Ottawa to Dorval
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.17–$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 Gary
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.36–$165.39
Bus from Gary Bus Station to St
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.17–$178.12
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
39h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$152.67–$826.97

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:
$34.35–$114.50

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Los Angeles?

The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Los Angeles is to train and fly which costs $163.04 - $478.26 and takes 13h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ottawa to Los Angeles?

The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Los Angeles is to train and fly which takes 10h 59m and costs $173.91 - $597.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Ottawa and Los Angeles?

No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa to Los Angeles station. However, there are services departing from Parliament / Parlement A and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via Ottawa, Detroit Bus Station, Gary Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 19h.

Is there a direct train between Ottawa and Los Angeles?

No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Los Angeles. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Los Angeles via Toronto Union Station, Buffalo Depew Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 18h.

How far is it from Ottawa to Los Angeles?

The distance between Ottawa and Los Angeles is 3870 km. The road distance is 4488.1 km.

How do I travel from Ottawa to Los Angeles without a car?

The best way to get from Ottawa to Los Angeles without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 19h and costs $206.52 - $1195.65 .

How long does it take to get from Ottawa to Los Angeles?

It takes approximately 11h 18m to get from Ottawa to Los Angeles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ottawa to Los Angeles bus from?

Ottawa to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ottawa station.

Where do I catch the Ottawa to Los Angeles train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Ottawa to Los Angeles?

The best way to get from Ottawa to Los Angeles is to fly which takes 11h 18m and costs $141.30 - $478.26 . Alternatively, you can train via Dearborn, which costs $282.61 - $923.91 and takes 2 days 14h, you could also bus, which costs $206.52 - $1195.65 and takes 2 days 19h.

Where does the Ottawa to Los Angeles bus arrive?

Ottawa to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Ottawa and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 3h behind Ottawa. It is currently 03:22 in Ottawa and 00:22 in Los Angeles.

Where does the Ottawa to Los Angeles train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ottawa to Los Angeles?

Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to Los Angeles is 4488 km. It takes approximately 44h 31m to drive from Ottawa to Los Angeles.

How do I get a train ticket from Ottawa to Los Angeles?

Book your Ottawa to Los Angeles train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Los Angeles?

There are 3061+ hotels available in Los Angeles. Prices start at $86.27 per night.
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