How to travel from Ottawa, ON to Toronto, ON

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

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ottawa, ON to Toronto, ON among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a flight costs an average of $71.

Distance: 218 miles (351 km)

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$39

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$110

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$301

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5h 38m

Average total duration

5h 8m

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30m

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5h 22m

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4h 52m

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4h 12m

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1h 12m

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3h 0m

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0.3 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

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1.1 - 2.1kg

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Porter Airlines

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from Ottawa, ON to Toronto, ON

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

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

FlixBusFlixBus
10:00AM4h45
Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON
02:45PMToronto, Town Centre Court (Scarborough), ON
$421One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
11:00AM5h50
Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON
04:50PMToronto, Town Centre Court (Scarborough), ON
$361One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Jazz AviationAC7869
02:05PM1h08
Ottawa
03:13PMToronto Island
$3391One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus
09:40AM5h05
Ottawa, Gloucester Centre, ON
02:45PMToronto, Town Centre Court (Scarborough), ON
$421One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:00AM5h20
Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON
01:20PMToronto, Town Centre Court (Scarborough), ON
$421One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:00AM6h15
Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON
03:15PMMississauga, Pearson International Airport (Terminal 1 - Ground Level P4), ON
$371One-way
0 transfers
Jazz AviationAC7705
10:30AM1h12
Ottawa
11:42AMToronto Island
$3391One-way
0 transfers
Jazz AviationAC7703
08:30AM1h12
Ottawa
09:42AMToronto Island
$3391One-way
0 transfers
Porter AirlinesPD2206
12:10PM1h09
Ottawa
01:19PMToronto Island
$3501One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Ottawa, ON to Toronto, ON

Travel to Toronto, 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 Ottawa, ON to Toronto, ON.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Ottawa, ON and Toronto, ON including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Ottawa, ON to Toronto, ON is a bus with an average price of $23 (€18).

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

A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ottawa, ON to Toronto, ON costing on average $51 (€41).

A bus is $48 (€38) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ottawa, ON to Toronto, ON costing on average $71 (€56).

The fastest way to travel from Ottawa, ON to Toronto, ON is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 8m.

Other travel options to Toronto, ON take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 53m.

Bus takes on average 4h 40m.

The distance from Ottawa, ON to Toronto, ON is approximately 218 miles (351 km).
The average frequency per day from Ottawa, ON to Toronto, ON is:
  • Around 47 buses per day.
  • Around 24 flights per day.
  • Around 13 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Ottawa, ON to Toronto, ON:
  • Flights mostly depart from Ottawa and arrive in Toronto Island.
  • Trains mostly depart from Ottawa station, Ottawa, ON and arrive in Toronto (Union Station), Toronto, ON.
  • Buses mostly depart from Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON and arrive in Toronto, Union Station Bus Terminal, ON.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ottawa, ON to Toronto, ON, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Porter Airlines, WestJet, Jazz Aviation, Air Canada to go to Toronto, ON by flight.
  • Travel with VIA Rail to go to Toronto, ON by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Orléans Express, OC Transpo to go to Toronto, ON by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Ottawa, ON to Toronto, ON with the following travel companies:
  • 22 direct flights per day with Porter Airlines, WestJet, Jazz Aviation, Air Canada.
  • 12 direct trains per day with VIA Rail.
  • 47 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, Orléans Express.
Omio customers who travel from Ottawa, ON to Toronto, ON often also extend their vacation to go to Montreal, QC, Westmount, QC, Mont-Royal, QC, New York, NY, Vancouver, BC. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Toronto, ON and these popular destinations at a great price.
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