How to travel from Sarnia, ON to Ottawa, ON

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

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sarnia, ON to Ottawa, ON among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €78 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €78, while a flight costs an average of €498.

Distance: 372 miles (599 km)

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€159

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11h 34m

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from Sarnia, ON to Ottawa, ON

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

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:45 PM13h40
    Sarnia, Bayside Terminal, ON
    5:25 AMOttawa, Hudson's Bay (Bayshore Shopping Centre), ON
    551One-way
    1 transfer

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  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:45 PM13h40
    Sarnia, Bayside Terminal, ON
    5:25 AMOttawa, Hudson's Bay (Bayshore Shopping Centre), ON
    551One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:10 AM11h40
    Sarnia, Bayside Terminal, ON
    9:50 PMOttawa, VIA Rail, ON
    641One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:45 PM14h05
    Sarnia, Bayside Terminal, ON
    5:50 AMOttawa, VIA Rail, ON
    551One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:45 PM14h20
    Sarnia, Bayside Terminal, ON
    6:05 AMOttawa, Gloucester Centre, ON
    551One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:10 AM11h55
    Sarnia, Bayside Terminal, ON
    10:05 PMOttawa, Gloucester Centre, ON
    641One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Sarnia, 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 Sarnia, ON to Ottawa, ON.

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There are 3 options to travel between Sarnia, ON and Ottawa, ON including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Sarnia, ON to Ottawa, ON is a bus with an average price of €78.

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

A bus is €80 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sarnia, ON to Ottawa, ON costing on average €159.

A bus is €420 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sarnia, ON to Ottawa, ON costing on average €498.

The fastest way to travel from Sarnia, ON to Ottawa, ON is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 0m.

Other travel options to Ottawa, ON take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 22m.

Bus takes on average 11h 34m.

The distance from Sarnia, ON to Ottawa, ON is approximately 372 miles (599 km).
The average frequency per day from Sarnia, ON to Ottawa, ON is:
  • Around 49 flights per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sarnia, ON and Ottawa, 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 Sarnia, ON to Ottawa, ON:
  • Trains mostly depart from Sarnia station, Sarnia, ON and arrive in Ottawa station, Ottawa, ON.
  • Buses mostly depart from Sarnia, Bayside Terminal, ON and arrive in Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON.
  • Flights mostly depart from Detroit Wayne County Airport and arrive in Ottawa.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Sarnia, ON to Ottawa, ON, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Ottawa, ON by bus.
  • Travel with American Airlines, piedmont airlines, WestJet, Republic Airlines, United, Porter Airlines, Air Canada, skywest airlines, Jazz Aviation, psa airlines to go to Ottawa, ON by flight.
  • Travel with Seajets to go to Ottawa, ON by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Sarnia, ON to Ottawa, ON with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 1 direct flights per day with Porter Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Sarnia, 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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