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Ottawa, Canada → Santa Barbara, United States of America

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Nine ways to Travel from Ottawa to Santa Barbara

Composite routes from Ottawa to Santa Barbara

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Canada

Website:
aircanada.com
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
11h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$1,081.42
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
8h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$318.06–$1,208.65
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:
$241.73–$954.19

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
9h 43m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$394.40–$1,081.42

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
13h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$407.12–$559.79
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

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
12h 39m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.56–$1,145.03
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
8h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$318.06–$1,208.65
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

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
7h 45m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$203.56–$763.36
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$381.68–$1,081.42
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
9h 45m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$305.34–$890.58

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

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

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 Fullerton Amtrak Station to Santa
Ave. Duration:
3h 28m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.81–$101.78
Train from Van Nuys to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$12.72–$89.06
Train from Chicago Union Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
43h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$203.56–$699.74

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

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 Los Angeles Union Station to Santa
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$11.45–$53.43
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.35–$114.50

Central Coast Shuttle

Phone:
+1 800-470-8818
Website:
centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$76.34–$95.42

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Santa Barbara is to train and fly and bus which costs $228.26 - $652.17 and takes 13h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ottawa to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Santa Barbara is to fly which takes 11h 6m and costs $173.91 - $706.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Ottawa and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via Detroit Bus Station, Gary Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 21h.

How far is it from Ottawa to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Ottawa and Santa Barbara is 3931 km. The road distance is 4631.1 km.

How do I travel from Ottawa to Santa Barbara without a car?

The best way to get from Ottawa to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 21h and costs $217.39 - $1195.65 .

How long does it take to get from Ottawa to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 11h 6m to get from Ottawa to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ottawa to Santa Barbara bus from?

Ottawa to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ottawa station.

Train, bus or fly from Ottawa to Santa Barbara?

The best way to get from Ottawa to Santa Barbara is to fly which takes 11h 6m and costs $173.91 - $706.52 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $293.48 - $1032.61 and takes 2 days 17h, you could also bus, which costs $217.39 - $1195.65 and takes 2 days 21h.

Where does the Ottawa to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Ottawa to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Ottawa and Santa Barbara?

Santa Barbara is 3h behind Ottawa. It is currently 22:46 in Ottawa and 19:46 in Santa Barbara.

Can I drive from Ottawa to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to Santa Barbara is 4631 km. It takes approximately 46h 4m to drive from Ottawa to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 201+ hotels available in Santa Barbara. Prices start at $56 per night.
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