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Ottawa, Canada → Vancouver, United States of America

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Seven ways to Travel from Ottawa to Vancouver

Composite routes from Ottawa to Vancouver

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

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 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

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 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

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
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

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

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:
$30.43–$119.57
Train from Chicago Union Station to Vancouver
Ave. Duration:
45h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$173.91–$597.83
Train from Tukwila Amtrak to Vancouver
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$18.48–$92.39
Train from Vancouver to Vancouver
Ave. Duration:
7h 54m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.87–$130.43

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 Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$19.57–$152.17

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 Detroit Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$23.91–$86.96

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Vancouver is to train and fly which costs $293.48 - $521.74 and takes 12h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Vancouver is to fly which takes 11h 55m and costs $195.65 - $815.22 .

Is there a direct train between Ottawa and Vancouver?

No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Vancouver. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Vancouver via Toronto Union Station and Vancouver. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 15h.

How far is it from Ottawa to Vancouver?

The distance between Ottawa and Vancouver is 3646 km. The road distance is 4660.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Ottawa to Vancouver without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 18h and costs $228.26 - $923.91 .

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

It takes approximately 11h 55m to get from Ottawa to Vancouver, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ottawa to Vancouver train from?

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

Train or fly from Ottawa to Vancouver?

The best way to get from Ottawa to Vancouver is to fly which takes 11h 55m and costs $195.65 - $815.22 . Alternatively, you can train via Chicago, which costs $271.74 - $923.91 and takes 2 days 15h.

What is the time difference between Ottawa and Vancouver?

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

Where does the Ottawa to Vancouver train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ottawa to Vancouver?

Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to Vancouver is 4660 km. It takes approximately 45h 53m to drive from Ottawa to Vancouver.

Where can I stay near Vancouver?

There are 684+ hotels available in Vancouver. Prices start at $55.12 per night.
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