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Ten ways to Travel from Ottawa to San Jose

Composite routes from Ottawa to San Jose

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Canada

Website:
aircanada.com
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
10h 24m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$305.34–$890.58
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$763.36
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 Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
8h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$305.34–$890.58
Plane from Toronto Pearson International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 51m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.01–$1,145.03

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
8h 54m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$305.34–$890.58

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 Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
17h 18m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$267.17–$419.85
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
10h 47m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$292.62–$445.29
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 Norman
Ave. Duration:
8h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.01–$890.58
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 Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.45–$1,145.03
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
8h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$305.34–$890.58
Plane from Toronto Pearson International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 51m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.01–$1,145.03

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
8h 55m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$318.06–$890.58

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$318.06–$890.58
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$178.12–$636.13

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

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.91–$11.45

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 Richmond
Ave. Duration:
2d 4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$216.28–$763.36
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 Emeryville
Ave. Duration:
2d 4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$216.28–$763.36
Train from Emeryville to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$8.91–$76.34

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Richmond to Berryessa
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.91–$12.09
Train from Coliseum to Berryessa
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.36–$8.91

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 Dayton
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.54–$139.95
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Denver
Ave. Duration:
26h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$95.42–$547.07
Bus from Denver Union Station to Las
Ave. Duration:
15h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.80–$368.96
Bus from Las Vegas S Strip Transit Terminal to Santa
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.36–$165.39
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.26–$203.56

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 San Jose?

The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to San Jose is to fly and Caltrain which costs $130.43 - $445.65 and takes 11h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ottawa to San Jose?

The fastest way to get from Ottawa to San Jose is to fly and BART which takes 11h 22m and costs $250 - $402.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Ottawa and San Jose?

No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa to San Jose station. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at San Jose Diridon Station via Detroit Bus Station, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Las Vegas S Strip Transit Terminal and Santa Ana Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 6h.

Is there a direct train between Ottawa and San Jose?

No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to San Jose. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at San Jose via Toronto Union Station, Buffalo Depew Station, Chicago Union Station and Emeryville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 6h.

How far is it from Ottawa to San Jose?

The distance between Ottawa and San Jose is 3921 km. The road distance is 4720.9 km.

How do I travel from Ottawa to San Jose without a car?

The best way to get from Ottawa to San Jose without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 6h and costs $228.26 - $1413.04 .

How long does it take to get from Ottawa to San Jose?

It takes approximately 11h 35m to get from Ottawa to San Jose, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ottawa to San Jose bus from?

Ottawa to San Jose bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ottawa station.

Where do I catch the Ottawa to San Jose train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Ottawa to San Jose?

The best way to get from Ottawa to San Jose is to fly which takes 11h 35m and costs $195.65 - $815.22 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $228.26 - $1413.04 and takes 3 days 6h, you could also train, which costs $304.35 - $1086.96 and takes 3 days 6h.

Where does the Ottawa to San Jose bus arrive?

Ottawa to San Jose bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Ottawa and San Jose?

San Jose is 3h behind Ottawa. It is currently 01:49 in Ottawa and 22:49 in San Jose.

Where does the Ottawa to San Jose train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ottawa to San Jose?

Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to San Jose is 4721 km. It takes approximately 46h 19m to drive from Ottawa to San Jose.

Which airlines fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport Airport?

Air Canada and United Airlines offer flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport Airport.

How do I get a train ticket from Ottawa to San Jose?

Book your Ottawa to San Jose train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near San Jose?

There are 489+ hotels available in San Jose. Prices start at $76.96 per night.
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