How to travel from Windsor, ON to Ottawa, ON

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

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Windsor, ON to Ottawa, ON among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr656 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 4m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr656, while a flight costs an average of kr3493.

Distance: 423 miles (681 km)

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from Windsor, ON to Ottawa, ON

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:50 PM11h45
    Windsor, Chatham St W (Windsor Transit Terminal)
    7:35 AMOttawa, VIA Rail, ON
    kr5891One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:50 PM11h45
    Windsor, Chatham St W (Windsor Transit Terminal)
    7:35 AMOttawa, VIA Rail, ON
    kr5891One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Air CanadaAC452+Jazz AviationAC8358
    10:05 AM3h05
    Windsor
    1:10 PMOttawa
    kr21751One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:50 PM12h00
    Windsor, Chatham St W (Windsor Transit Terminal)
    7:50 AMOttawa, Gloucester Centre, ON
    kr5891One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:30 PM12h30
    Windsor, Chatham St W (Windsor Transit Terminal)
    1:00 AMOttawa, VIA Rail, ON
    kr5891One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:00 PM13h05
    Windsor, Chatham St W (Windsor Transit Terminal)
    6:05 AMOttawa, Gloucester Centre, ON
    kr7081One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air CanadaAC460+Jazz AviationAC8358
    10:05 AM7h10
    Windsor
    5:15 PMOttawa
    kr23431One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air CanadaAC442+Jazz AviationAC8364
    7:45 PM12h30
    Windsor
    8:15 AMOttawa
    kr48261One-way
    1 transfer

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

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There are 3 options to travel between Windsor, ON and Ottawa, ON including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Windsor, ON to Ottawa, ON is a bus with an average price of kr656.

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

A bus is kr559 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Windsor, ON to Ottawa, ON costing on average kr1216.

A bus is kr2837 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Windsor, ON to Ottawa, ON costing on average kr3493.

The fastest way to travel from Windsor, ON to Ottawa, ON is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 4m.

Other travel options to Ottawa, ON take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 19m.

Bus takes on average 12h 16m.

The distance from Windsor, ON to Ottawa, ON is approximately 423 miles (681 km).
The average frequency per day from Windsor, ON to Ottawa, ON is:
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 6 flights per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Windsor, 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 Windsor, ON to Ottawa, ON:
  • Buses mostly depart from Windsor, Chatham St W (Windsor Transit Terminal) and arrive in Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON.
  • Trains mostly depart from Windsor station, Windsor, ON and arrive in Ottawa station, Ottawa, ON.
  • Flights mostly depart from Windsor and arrive in Ottawa.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Windsor, ON to Ottawa, ON, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Seajets to go to Ottawa, ON by train.
  • Travel with Porter Airlines, Air Canada, Jazz Aviation to go to Ottawa, ON by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Ottawa, ON by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Windsor, ON to Ottawa, ON with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Porter Airlines.
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Windsor, 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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