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Eight ways to Travel from Ottawa to Columbus

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Transport providers

Airlines

Air Canada

Website:
aircanada.com
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
4h 38m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$190.84–$826.97
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$241.73–$763.36

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
5h 59m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$826.97

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
6h 2m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.67–$394.40

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
4h 38m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$190.84–$826.97
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
5h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.84–$826.97

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Toronto to Canadian
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.72–$89.06
Train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Buffalo
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.00–$76.34
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Cleveland
Ave. Duration:
3h 14m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.45–$114.50

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 Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Buffalo
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.99–$89.06
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 Columbus
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.27–$139.95
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Columbus
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.45–$108.14

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

Miller Transportation

Phone:
+1 800-544-2383
Website:
ridewithmiller.com
Bus from Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Station to Columbus,
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.08–$69.97

Barons Bus

Phone:
+1 888-378-3823
Website:
baronsbus.com/
Bus from Buffalo, NY to N
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$41.98–$95.42

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Columbus is to bus which costs $54.35 - $260.87 and takes 20h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Columbus is to fly which takes 7h 4m and costs $195.65 - $652.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Ottawa and Columbus?

No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa to Columbus. However, there are services departing from Parliament / Parlement A and arriving at Columbus via Ottawa and Detroit Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 22m.

How far is it from Ottawa to Columbus?

The distance between Ottawa and Columbus is 871 km. The road distance is 1056.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Ottawa to Columbus without a car is to bus via Buffalo which takes 18h 40m and costs $53.26 - $206.52 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Ottawa to Columbus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ottawa to Columbus bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Ottawa to Columbus?

The best way to get from Ottawa to Columbus is to fly which takes 7h 4m and costs $195.65 - $652.17 . Alternatively, you can bus via Buffalo, which costs $53.26 - $206.52 and takes 18h 40m.

Where does the Ottawa to Columbus bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ottawa to Columbus?

Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to Columbus is 1056 km. It takes approximately 11h 17m to drive from Ottawa to Columbus.

Where can I stay near Columbus?

There are 489+ hotels available in Columbus. Prices start at $48.62 per night.
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