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How to get fromOttawa to Calgary, ABby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ottawa to Calgary, AB by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

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    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane YOW - YYC
    6h 35m
    $199–904

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Winnipegtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Winnipeg to Reginabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Regina to Calgarybus bus
    2d 12h
    $740–1,599

  3. Drive 3,322.6 km

    1. Drive from Ottawa to Calgary, ABcar car 3,322.6 km
    39h 13m
    $663–957

  4. Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain train
    2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane YUL - YYC
    8h 20m
    $295–1,324

Ottawa to Calgary, AB by train, taxi, bus, and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$740Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,905.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Calgary, AB, Canada?

WestJet, Porter Airlines, and Air Canada fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) hourly.

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