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

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There are 5 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)planeYOW - YYC
    6h 36m
    $188–694

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Jaspertrain
    3. Take the bus from Jasper, AB to Lake Louise, ABbus
    4. Take the bus from Lake Louise, AB to Calgary, AB - Westbrook Mallbus
    3d 12h
    $539–939

  3. Drive 3,324.7 km

    1. Drive from Ottawa to Calgary, ABcar3,324.7 km
    39h 47m
    $651–941

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

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain
    2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)planeYUL - YYC
    8h 3m
    $219–959

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Jaspertrain
    3. Take the train from Jasper to Calgarytrain
    10d 4h
    $7,359–12,689

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

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration3d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$539Cheapest Price
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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) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ottawa to Calgary, AB via Toronto Union Station, Jasper, and Calgary in around 10d 4h.

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