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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 $91 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 4m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $91, while a flight costs an average of $630.
Distance: 372 miles (599 km)
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$91 Average price Cheapest | $180 Average price | $630 Average price | $105 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 35m Average total duration 11h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 16m Average total duration 8h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 4m Average total duration Fastest 4h 4m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Sarnia, ON to Ottawa, ON
Compare the available ways to get from Sarnia, ON to Ottawa, ON, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Sarnia, ON to Ottawa, ON:
A bus is $89 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sarnia, ON to Ottawa, ON costing on average $180.
A bus is $539 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sarnia, ON to Ottawa, ON costing on average $630.
Other travel options to Ottawa, ON take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 16m.
Bus takes on average 11h 35m.
Tickets start at around $91 compared to roughly $105 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $15. The journey takes 11h 5m versus 7h 5m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Sarnia, ON to Ottawa, ON by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
7:45 PM 13h35 Sarnia, ON 9:20 AM Ottawa, ON $94 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:45 PM 13h35 Sarnia, ON 9:20 AM Ottawa, ON $94 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:45 PM 13h35 Sarnia, ON 9:20 AM Ottawa, ON $94 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
8:45 PM 13h35 Sarnia, ON 10:20 AM Ottawa, ON $100 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Sarnia, ON to Ottawa, ON:
A bus is $89 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sarnia, ON to Ottawa, ON costing on average $180.
A bus is $539 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sarnia, ON to Ottawa, ON costing on average $630.
Other travel options to Ottawa, ON take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 16m.
Bus takes on average 11h 35m.
- Around 43 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Detroit Wayne County Airport and arrive in Ottawa.
- Buses mostly depart from Sarnia, Bayside Terminal, ON and arrive in Ottawa, Gloucester Centre, ON.
- Trains mostly depart from Sarnia station, Sarnia, ON and arrive in Ottawa station, Ottawa, ON.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Ottawa, ON by bus.
- Travel with Seajets to go to Ottawa, ON by train.
- Travel with United, Republic Airlines, psa airlines, American Airlines, Jazz Aviation, skywest airlines, Air Canada, WestJet, piedmont airlines, Porter Airlines to go to Ottawa, ON by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Porter Airlines.
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