There are 6 ways to get from Ottawa to Cleveland by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
best- Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane YOW - CLE
6h 23m$316–656Bus via Toronto
cheapest- Take the bus from Ottawa to Torontobus
- Take the bus from Toronto to Buffalobus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
14h 25m$66–173Train
- Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalotrain
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain
13h 44m$87–251Drive 498.9 mi
- Drive from Ottawa to Clevelandcar 498.9 mi
9h 37m$115–165Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain
- Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane YUL - CLE
6h 12m$258–990Bus
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2701 / ...
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0420
17h 15m$91–201
Ottawa to Cleveland by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Cleveland is to bus via Toronto which costs $65 - $180 and takes 14h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Cleveland is to train and fly which takes 6h 12m and costs $250 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa to Cleveland station. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Cleveland Bus Station via Toronto and Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Cleveland. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Cleveland Amtrak via Toronto Union Station and Buffalo Depew Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 44m.
The distance between Ottawa and Cleveland is 433 miles. The road distance is 501.8 miles.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Cleveland without a car is to train which takes 13h 44m and costs $85 - $260.
It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Ottawa to Cleveland, including transfers.
Ottawa to Cleveland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ottawa station.
Ottawa to Cleveland train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Cleveland is to fly which takes 6h 23m and costs $310 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $260 and takes 13h 44m, you could also bus via Toronto, which costs $65 - $180 and takes 14h 25m.
What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Cleveland, OH, USA?
Air Canada and United Airlines fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ottawa to Cleveland Amtrak via Toronto Union Station and Buffalo Depew Station in around 13h 44m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–480
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $50–110
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $50–85
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $40–60
Train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–90
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $26–90
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $26–70
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $23–40
Train from Ottawa to Dorval
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–85
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $24–85
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $24–65
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $22–35
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Ottawa to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Toronto to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–170
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 833 449 6444
- serviceclient@keolis.ca
- Website
- orleansexpress.com
Bus from Ottawa to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- https://www.orleansexpress.com/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.orleansexpress.com/en/schedule/
- Adult
- $50–75
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Toronto to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–30
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Toronto to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–60
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $21–60
- Flexible
- $40–60
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More Questions & Answers
Ottawa to Cleveland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Toronto station.
Ottawa to Cleveland train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Toronto Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to Cleveland is 502 miles. It takes approximately 9h 37m to drive from Ottawa to Cleveland.
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