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Ottawa, Canada → Salem, United States of America

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Ten ways to Travel from Ottawa to Salem

Composite routes from Ottawa to Salem

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Canada

Website:
aircanada.com
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Portland
Ave. Duration:
9h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$239.13–$923.91
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Portland
Ave. Duration:
8h 51m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$315.22–$869.57
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma
Ave. Duration:
7h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$260.87–$760.87
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma
Ave. Duration:
5h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$250.00–$760.87

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Portland
Ave. Duration:
9h 52m
Frequency:
Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$760.87
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Mahlon
Ave. Duration:
14h 39m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$293.48–$445.65
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Portland
Ave. Duration:
8h 19m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$282.61–$423.91
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma
Ave. Duration:
11h 6m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$652.17
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma
Ave. Duration:
9h 51m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$228.26–$358.70

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Portland
Ave. Duration:
9h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$239.13–$923.91
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Mahlon
Ave. Duration:
11h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$260.87–$978.26
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Portland
Ave. Duration:
8h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$315.22–$923.91
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma
Ave. Duration:
9h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$760.87
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma
Ave. Duration:
5h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$250.00–$760.87

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Mahlon
Ave. Duration:
15h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$652.17
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Portland
Ave. Duration:
9h 14m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$239.13–$760.87

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Mahlon
Ave. Duration:
14h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$326.09–$923.91

WestJet

Website:
westjet.com/
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Portland
Ave. Duration:
9h 52m
Frequency:
Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$760.87
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Portland
Ave. Duration:
9h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$271.74–$423.91
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma
Ave. Duration:
7h 49m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$652.17
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma
Ave. Duration:
7h 47m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$315.22–$489.13

Avelo Airlines

Website:
aveloair.com/
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Salem
Ave. Duration:
25h 14m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$652.17

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Portland to Salem
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.15–$65.22
Train from Dearborn to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 48m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.43–$119.57
Train from Chicago Union Station to Portland
Ave. Duration:
46h 12m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$184.78–$597.83
Train from Eugene to Salem
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.78–$70.65
Train from Tukwila Amtrak to Salem
Ave. Duration:
4h 44m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.00–$108.70
Train from Vancouver to Centralia
Ave. Duration:
6h 34m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.26–$119.57
Train from Centralia Amtrak Station to Salem
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.39–$86.96

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:
$40.22–$97.83
Train from Toronto Union Station to Windsor
Ave. Duration:
4h 18m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$33.70–$92.39
Train from Ottawa to Dorval
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.65–$81.52
Train from Toronto Union Station to Vancouver
Ave. Duration:
4d 1h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$250.00–$423.91

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:
$14.13–$119.57
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Denver
Ave. Duration:
26h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$81.52–$467.39
Bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks
Ave. Duration:
20h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$413.04
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.24–$92.39

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Ottawa to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
13h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$43.48–$141.30
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Salem
Ave. Duration:
11h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$44.57–$141.30

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Salem is to train and fly which costs $260.87 - $597.83 and takes 16h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Salem is to fly and train which takes 13h 51m and costs $206.52 - $869.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Ottawa and Salem?

No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa to Salem. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Salem via Detroit Bus Station, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 12h.

Is there a direct train between Ottawa and Salem?

No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Salem. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Salem via Toronto Union Station, Vancouver and Centralia Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 18h.

How far is it from Ottawa to Salem?

The distance between Ottawa and Salem is 3723 km. The road distance is 4728.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Ottawa to Salem without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 12h and costs $260.87 - $1413.04 .

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

It takes approximately 13h 51m to get from Ottawa to Salem, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ottawa to Salem bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ottawa to Salem train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Ottawa to Salem?

The best way to get from Ottawa to Salem is to train via Chicago which takes 2 days 18h and costs $293.48 - $978.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $260.87 - $1413.04 and takes 3 days 12h, you could also fly, which costs $163.04 - $706.52 and takes 15h 55m.

Where does the Ottawa to Salem bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Ottawa and Salem?

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

Where does the Ottawa to Salem train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ottawa to Salem?

Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to Salem is 4729 km. It takes approximately 46h 39m to drive from Ottawa to Salem.

Where can I stay near Salem?

There are 57+ hotels available in Salem. Prices start at $49.12 per night.
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