What is the cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Ottawa?

The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Ottawa is to drive which costs $190 - $280 and takes 12h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Ottawa?

The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Ottawa is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs $120 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Charlottesville and Ottawa?

No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland St via Charlottesville Union Station, Washington Union Station, New York Midtown and Montreal, QC - 1597 Rue St-Hubert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Charlottesville and Ottawa?

No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville and arriving at Ottawa via Washington Union Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Montréal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 44m.

How far is it from Charlottesville to Ottawa?

The distance between Charlottesville and Ottawa is 859 km. The road distance is 991.3 km.

How do I travel from Charlottesville to Ottawa without a car?

The best way to get from Charlottesville to Ottawa without a car is to bus which takes 21h 34m and costs $190 - $310.

How long does it take to get from Charlottesville to Ottawa?

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Charlottesville to Ottawa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charlottesville to Ottawa bus from?

Charlottesville to Ottawa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlottesville Union Station.

Where do I catch the Charlottesville to Ottawa train from?

Charlottesville to Ottawa train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Charlottesville station.

Train, bus or fly from Charlottesville to Ottawa?

The best way to get from Charlottesville to Ottawa is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs $120 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $310 and takes 21h 34m, you could also train, which costs $180 - $1,600 and takes 22h 44m.

Where does the Charlottesville to Ottawa bus arrive?

Charlottesville to Ottawa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Where does the Charlottesville to Ottawa train arrive?

Charlottesville to Ottawa train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Charlottesville to Ottawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Ottawa is 991 km. It takes approximately 12h 53m to drive from Charlottesville to Ottawa.

How do I get a train ticket from Charlottesville to Ottawa?

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Where can I stay near Ottawa?

There are 313+ hotels available in Ottawa.

Charlottesville to Ottawa - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Charlottesville to Ottawa by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
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1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane CHO - YOW
4h 47m
$124–517
Bus
1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtownbus
3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Montrealbus
4. Take the bus from Montreal, QC - 1597 Rue St-Hubert to Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland Stbus
21h 34m
$198–304
Train
1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Montreal Central Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Montréal to Ottawatrain
22h 44m
$186–1,584
Drive 991.3 km
1. Drive from Charlottesville to Ottawacar 991.3 km
12h 53m
$193–279
Bus via Ottawa
1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Montrealbus
4. Take the bus from Montréal to Ottawabus
22h 8m
$216–354

Charlottesville to Ottawa by bus

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21h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 859.1 km
Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Ottawa, ON, Canada?

United Airlines, Air Canada, and two other airlines fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland St via W Main St at 8th St NW, Charlottesville Union Station, Washington Union Station, New York Midtown, Montreal, and Montreal, QC - 1597 Rue St-Hubert in around 21h 34m.

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