How to travel from Toronto to Ottawa, ON

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from Toronto to Ottawa, ON

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

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To get from Toronto to Ottawa, ON on Mar 29 we recommend taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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Travel Information to Ottawa, ON from Toronto

distanceDistance217 miles (350 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus, flight or train
priceTicket price range$40 - $460
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $40 (€35) • 5 h
fastestFastest modeFlight • $460 (€407) • 1 h 4 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixbus or Air Canada

Travel 217 miles (350 km) by bus, flight or train to Ottawa, ON from Toronto. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 4 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $40 (€35). The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Flixbus or Air Canada among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Toronto to Ottawa, ON.

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Travel Tips: 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 Toronto to Ottawa, ON.
FAQs

There are 3 travel options from Toronto to Ottawa, ON: bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to get from Toronto to Ottawa, ON is by taking a bus. You can find average ticket prices around $40 (€35) compared to other travel options to Ottawa, ON:

Taking a bus is about $421 (€372) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $460 (€407) for this journey.

A bus is $258 (€228) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Toronto to Ottawa, ON costing on average $298 (€263).

The fastest way from Toronto to Ottawa, ON is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 4 min.

There are alternative travel options to Ottawa, ON that can usually take longer:

In comparison, going by bus can take 5 h   on average.

In comparison, traveling by train can take you on average 4 h 38 min.

You should expect to travel around 217 miles (350 km) between Toronto and Ottawa, ON.

The average frequency per day from Toronto to Ottawa, ON is:

  • 3 buses per day.
  • 7 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Toronto to Ottawa, ON:

    If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Toronto 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. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Flixbus Toronto to Ottawa, ON tickets on Omio for $40 (€35).
    • Travel with Air Canada for flights to Ottawa, ON. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Air Canada Toronto to Ottawa, ON tickets on Omio for $460 (€407).

    Yes, there are direct services available from Toronto to Ottawa, ON with the following travel companies:

    • You can travel directly by bus with Flixbus or Infobus with 2 direct buses per day.
    • You can find around 7 direct trains per day and travel with VIA Rail Canada.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Ottawa, ON as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Toronto to Ottawa, ON.

    Your trip from Toronto to Ottawa, ON doesn't have to end in Ottawa, ON. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Montreal, QC, Paris or Quebec City, QC. If you’d like to add Montreal, QC, Paris or Quebec City, QC to your Toronto to Ottawa, ON tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Ottawa, ON today!

    Before traveling from Toronto to Ottawa, ON, it’s good to know what ticket you can purchase and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

    • A bus ticket for this journey is costing $40 (€35) one way on average.
    • A plane ticket costs $460 (€407) one way on average for this trip.
    • A train ticket is costing on average $298 (€263) one way for this trip.

    But we recommend booking Toronto to Ottawa, ON tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.

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