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Six ways to Travel from Minneapolis to Ottawa

Composite routes from Minneapolis to Ottawa

Cheapest
20 h 12 min
Car
1928 km.
from $106
Other
20 h 12 min
Rideshare
1928 km.
from $25.15
29 h 50 min
1374 km.
from $315.49
31 h 23 min
1372 km.
from $403.22
7 h 37 min
Bus, Plane
1373 km.
from $253.54
32 h 42 min
1374 km.
from $239.72

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Canada

Website:
aircanada.com
Plane from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Ottawa
Ave. Duration:
5h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$281.00–$830.22
Plane from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Montréal–Pierre
Ave. Duration:
2h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$268.23–$766.36

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Montréal–Pierre
Ave. Duration:
5h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$268.23–$894.09

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Montréal–Pierre
Ave. Duration:
2h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.59–$383.18

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Ottawa
Ave. Duration:
4h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$281.00–$830.22
Plane from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Montréal–Pierre
Ave. Duration:
2h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$268.23–$766.36

WestJet

Website:
westjet.com/
Plane from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Ottawa
Ave. Duration:
9h 22m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$370.41–$766.36
Plane from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Montréal–Pierre
Ave. Duration:
2h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.59–$383.18

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 24m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$48.54–$178.82
Train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo
Ave. Duration:
10h 23m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$58.75–$204.36

VIA Rail

Phone:
+1 888 842-7245
Website:
viarail.ca/en
Train from Buffalo to Toronto
Ave. Duration:
4h 24m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.27–$95.79
Train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawa
Ave. Duration:
4h 49m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$45.98–$108.57
Train from Dorval to Ottawa
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.99–$95.79

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
8h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$33.21–$217.14
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.71–$166.04

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
9h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$39.60–$127.73
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.10–$95.79
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ottawa
Ave. Duration:
13h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$47.26–$153.27

Jefferson Lines

Phone:
+1-858-800-8898
Email:
Website:
jeffersonlines.com/
Bus from UMN - Minneapolis to Madison
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$56.20–$140.50

Vangalder Bus

Phone:
+1 608-752-5407
Email:
Website:
coachusa.com/van-galder-bus-company
Bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$22.99–$44.70

Badger Bus

Phone:
+1 414-266-4409
Email:
Website:
badgerbus.com
Bus from UMN - Minneapolis to Madison
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$70.25–$95.79

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Ottawa is to bus which costs $86.96 - $456.52 and takes 29h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Ottawa is to fly which takes 7h 23m and costs $173.91 - $510.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Minneapolis and Ottawa?

No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis station to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Ottawa via Chicago Bus Station and Detroit Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 50m.

Is there a direct flight between Minneapolis and Ottawa?

There are no direct flights between Minneapolis and Ottawa. The fastest has 1 change and takes 4h 37m and costs $173.91 - $500 .

How far is it from Minneapolis to Ottawa?

The distance between Minneapolis and Ottawa is 1402 km. The road distance is 1697 km.

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

The best way to get from Minneapolis to Ottawa without a car is to bus which takes 29h 50m and costs $86.96 - $456.52 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Minneapolis to Ottawa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Minneapolis to Ottawa bus from?

Minneapolis to Ottawa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.

Train, bus or fly from Minneapolis to Ottawa?

The best way to get from Minneapolis to Ottawa is to fly which takes 7h 23m and costs $173.91 - $510.87 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $86.96 - $456.52 and takes 29h 50m, you could also train, which costs $152.17 - $510.87 and takes 31h 23m.

Where does the Minneapolis to Ottawa bus arrive?

Minneapolis to Ottawa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Ottawa?

Ottawa is 1h ahead of Minneapolis. It is currently 03:27 in Minneapolis and 04:27 in Ottawa.

Can I drive from Minneapolis to Ottawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Ottawa is 1697 km. It takes approximately 20h 13m to drive from Minneapolis to Ottawa.

Where can I stay near Ottawa?

There are 254+ hotels available in Ottawa. Prices start at $52.23 per night.
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