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Ottawa, Canada → Palo Alto, United States of America

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Eight ways to Travel from Ottawa to Palo Alto

Composite routes from Ottawa to Palo Alto

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Canada

Website:
aircanada.com
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$763.36
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
10h 24m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$305.34–$890.58
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.45–$1,145.03
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
7h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$470.74–$1,399.49
Plane from Toronto Pearson International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 51m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.01–$1,145.03

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 51m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.39–$699.74
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
10h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.01–$356.23
Plane from Toronto Pearson International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 3m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.56–$330.79

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 47m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$254.45–$699.74
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
8h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.01–$890.58
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.45–$1,145.03
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
8h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$381.68–$1,399.49
Plane from Toronto Pearson International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 51m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.01–$1,145.03

WestJet

Website:
westjet.com/
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 51m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.39–$699.74

Porter Airlines

Website:
flyporter.com/en-ca/
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$496.18
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 54m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$508.90
Plane from Toronto Pearson International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 54m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$470.74

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to San
Ave. Duration:
41h 21m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$203.56–$699.74
Train from Sacramento to Santa
Ave. Duration:
2h 51m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$19.08–$101.78
Train from Chicago Union Station to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
2d 4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$216.28–$763.36
Train from Vancouver to Seattle
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.63–$108.14
Train from Seattle to San
Ave. Duration:
24h 19m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$95.42–$330.79

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Richmond to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.36–$8.91

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 Vancouver
Ave. Duration:
4d 1h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$292.62–$496.18

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 Chicago
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$2.67–$63.61
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$22.90–$178.12

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 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$27.99–$101.78

Amtrak Thruway

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.00–$26.72

Tufesa

Phone:
+1 833 766 3553
Website:
tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Bloomington to San
Ave. Duration:
10h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$95.42–$127.23

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Palo Alto?

The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Palo Alto is to fly which costs $130.43 - $445.65 and takes 11h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ottawa to Palo Alto?

The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Palo Alto is to train and fly which takes 10h 59m and costs $206.52 - $543.48 .

Is there a direct train between Ottawa and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via Toronto Union Station, Vancouver, Seattle and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5 days 14h.

How far is it from Ottawa to Palo Alto?

The distance between Ottawa and Palo Alto is 3974 km. The road distance is 4719.1 km.

How do I travel from Ottawa to Palo Alto without a car?

The best way to get from Ottawa to Palo Alto without a car is to bus and train which takes 3 days 5h and costs $336.96 - $1086.96 .

How long does it take to get from Ottawa to Palo Alto?

It takes approximately 11h 13m to get from Ottawa to Palo Alto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ottawa to Palo Alto train from?

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

Train or fly from Ottawa to Palo Alto?

The best way to get from Ottawa to Palo Alto is to fly which takes 11h 13m and costs $130.43 - $445.65 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $391.30 - $923.91 and takes 5 days 14h.

What is the time difference between Ottawa and Palo Alto?

Palo Alto is 3h behind Ottawa. It is currently 22:46 in Ottawa and 19:46 in Palo Alto.

Where does the Ottawa to Palo Alto train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ottawa to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to Palo Alto is 4719 km. It takes approximately 46h 23m to drive from Ottawa to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 588+ hotels available in Palo Alto. Prices start at $57.96 per night.
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