How to travel from Oakville, ON to Ottawa, ON

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Oakville, ON to Ottawa, ON

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oakville, ON to Ottawa, ON among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €46. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €46, and a train costs an average of €56.

Distance: 238 miles (384 km)

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€101

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€65

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€57

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5h 18m

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6h 2m

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The cheapest way to travel from Oakville, ON to Ottawa, ON is a bus with an average price of €65.

This is compared to other travel options from Oakville, ON to Ottawa, ON:

A bus is €36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oakville, ON to Ottawa, ON costing on average €101.

A bus is €56 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oakville, ON to Ottawa, ON costing on average €121.

The fastest way to travel from Oakville, ON to Ottawa, ON is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 6m.

Other travel options to Ottawa, ON take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 48m.

Bus takes on average 5h 32m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Oakville, ON and Ottawa, ON including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Oakville, ON to Ottawa, ON among Omio's users.

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from Oakville, ON to Ottawa, ON

How to get from Oakville, ON to Ottawa, ON by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Oakville, ON to Ottawa, ON is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Infobus ·
    8:25 PM8h05
    Oakville, ON
    4:30 AMOttawa, ON
    671One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Infobus ·
    8:25 PM8h05
    Oakville, ON
    4:30 AMOttawa, ON
    671One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Infobus ·
    8:25 PM8h05
    Oakville, ON
    4:30 AMOttawa, ON
    671One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Infobus ·
    12:50 PM8h30
    Oakville, ON
    9:20 PMOttawa, ON
    671One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Oakville, ON to Ottawa, ON

Travel to Ottawa, ON easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Oakville, ON to Ottawa, ON.

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There are 3 options to travel between Oakville, ON and Ottawa, ON including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Oakville, ON to Ottawa, ON is a bus with an average price of €65.

This is compared to other travel options from Oakville, ON to Ottawa, ON:

A bus is €36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oakville, ON to Ottawa, ON costing on average €101.

A bus is €56 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oakville, ON to Ottawa, ON costing on average €121.

The fastest way to travel from Oakville, ON to Ottawa, ON is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 6m.

Other travel options to Ottawa, ON take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 48m.

Bus takes on average 5h 32m.

The distance from Oakville, ON to Ottawa, ON is approximately 238 miles (384 km).
The average frequency per day from Oakville, ON to Ottawa, ON is:
  • Around 26 flights per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oakville, ON and Ottawa, ON as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Oakville, ON to Ottawa, ON:
  • Flights mostly depart from Toronto and arrive in Ottawa.
  • Trains mostly depart from Oakville GO Station, Oakville, ON and arrive in Ottawa station, Ottawa, ON.
  • Buses mostly depart from Toronto, Town Centre Court (Scarborough), ON and arrive in Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Oakville, ON to Ottawa, ON, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, GO Transit to go to Ottawa, ON by bus.
  • Travel with Seajets to go to Ottawa, ON by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Oakville, ON to Ottawa, ON:
  • 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Oakville, ON to Ottawa, ON often also extend their vacation to go to Montreal, QC, Westmount, QC, Mont-Royal, QC, Toronto, ON, Niagara Falls, ON. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Ottawa, ON and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Ottawa, ON to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Ottawa, ON, you can explore Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum, enjoy outdoor activities in Gatineau Park, take a scenic cruise on the Ottawa River, or visit the Canadian Tulip Festival in spring. Catch a live performance at the Ottawa Little Theatre. Don't miss top sights like Parliament Hill, the National Gallery of Canada, Rideau Canal, Canadian Museum of History, and the vibrant ByWard Market.
To fully experience Ottawa, ON, including its major attractions like Parliament Hill, the National Gallery of Canada, and the Canadian Museum of History, plan for a stay of 2 to 3 days.

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