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Compare train, bus, and flight for Ottawa, ON to Oshawa, ON
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ottawa, ON to Oshawa, ON among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, while a flight costs an average of $401.
Distance: 187 miles (301 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$103 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $401 Average price | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration 4h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Ottawa, ON to Oshawa, ON:
A bus is $69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ottawa, ON to Oshawa, ON costing on average $103.
A bus is $366 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ottawa, ON to Oshawa, ON costing on average $401.
Other travel options to Oshawa, ON take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 42m.
Bus takes on average 5h 8m.
Tickets start at around $103 compared to roughly $52 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-50.91. The journey takes 4h 0m versus 3h 42m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Ottawa, ON to Oshawa, ON
How to get from Ottawa, ON to Oshawa, ON by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ottawa, ON to Oshawa, ON is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus9:05 PM3h50Ottawa, ON12:55 AMWhitby, Consumers Dr / Thickson Rd$391One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus9:05 PM3h50Ottawa, ON12:55 AMWhitby, Consumers Dr / Thickson Rd$391One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AC4437:00 AM1h07Ottawa8:07 AMToronto$2321One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus8:40 PM4h15Ottawa, ON12:55 AMWhitby, Consumers Dr / Thickson Rd$391One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:25 PM4h30Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON12:55 AMWhitby, Consumers Dr / Thickson Rd$391One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:15 PM4h40Ottawa, St-Laurent station, ON12:55 AMWhitby, Consumers Dr / Thickson Rd$391One-way0 transfers
WS8936:50 AM1h09Ottawa7:59 AMToronto$1571One-way0 transfers- AC4479:00 AM1h07Ottawa10:07 AMToronto$3191One-way0 transfers
- AC45312:00 PM1h07Ottawa1:07 PMToronto$3191One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Ottawa, ON to Oshawa, ON
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This is compared to other travel options from Ottawa, ON to Oshawa, ON:
A bus is $69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ottawa, ON to Oshawa, ON costing on average $103.
A bus is $366 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ottawa, ON to Oshawa, ON costing on average $401.
Other travel options to Oshawa, ON take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 42m.
Bus takes on average 5h 8m.
- Around 27 flights per day.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ottawa, ON and Oshawa, ON as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Ottawa and arrive in Toronto.
- Trains mostly depart from Ottawa station, Ottawa, ON and arrive in Oshawa station, Oshawa, ON.
- Buses mostly depart from Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON and arrive in Whitby, Consumers Dr / Thickson Rd.
- Travel with WestJet, Air Canada, Porter Airlines, Jazz Aviation to go to Oshawa, ON by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Oshawa, ON by bus.
- Travel with Seajets to go to Oshawa, ON by train.
- 22 direct flights per day with WestJet, Air Canada, Porter Airlines, Jazz Aviation.
- 14 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Seajets.
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