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Travel your way from Ottawa to Lakeshore

There are 6 ways to get from Ottawa to Lakeshore by plane, train, bus or car

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Fly Ottawa to Windsor • 4h 27m

Fly from Ottawa (YOW) to Windsor (YQG) YOW - YQG

Cheapest option

Bus • 11h 58m

Take the bus from Ottawa, ON - St. Laurent Station to Toronto Union Station Ottawa
Take the bus from Toronto, ON to Windsor, ON Toronto

4 alternative options

Train to Montreal, fly to Windsor • 4h 46m

Take the train from Ottawa to Dorval
Fly from Montreal (YUL) to Windsor (YQG) YUL - YQG

Fly Ottawa to Detroit • 7h 6m

Fly from Ottawa (YOW) to Detroit (DTW) YOW - DTW

Train • 9h 56m

Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Station VIA Rail
Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsor VIA Rail

Drive • 8h 49m

Drive from Ottawa to Lakeshore 788.1 km

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Ottawa (YOW) to Windsor (YQG) flights

The flight time between Ottawa (YOW) and Windsor (YQG) is around 4h 29m and covers a distance of around 676 km. This includes an average layover time of around 2h 15m. Services are operated by Porter Airlines, Air Canada, WestJet and others. Typically 130 flights run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.

130 Weekly Planes

4h 29m Average Duration

$86 Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Lakeshore is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 8h 49m.

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How do I get from Ottawa to Lakeshore the fastest?

The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Lakeshore is to fly. Taking this option will cost $170 - $440 and takes 4h 27m.

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How far is it from Ottawa to Lakeshore?

The distance between Ottawa and Lakeshore is 667 km. The road distance is 788.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Ottawa to Lakeshore without a car is to train which takes 9h 56m and costs $230 - $470.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Ottawa to Lakeshore, including transfers.

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Train, bus or fly from Ottawa to Lakeshore?

The best way to get from Ottawa to Lakeshore is to fly which takes 4h 27m and costs $170 - $440. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $230 - $470 and takes 9h 56m, you could also bus, which costs $120 - $200 and takes 11h 58m.

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How long is the flight from Ottawa to Lakeshore?

There is no direct flight from Ottawa Airport to Windsor Airport. The quickest flight takes 2h 55m and has one stopover.

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Can I drive from Ottawa to Lakeshore?

Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to Lakeshore is 788 km. It takes approximately 8h 49m to drive from Ottawa to Lakeshore.

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Which airlines fly from Ottawa Airport to Windsor Airport?

Porter Airlines and Air Canada offer flights from Ottawa Airport to Windsor Airport.

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Where can I stay near Lakeshore?

There are 58+ hotels available in Lakeshore. Prices start at $125 CAD per night.

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Distance: 667 km
Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Lakeshore, ON, Canada?

Porter Airlines, Air Canada and two other airlines fly from Ottawa to Lakeshore hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ottawa to Lakeshore via Toronto Union Station and Windsor in around 9h 56m.

Airlines

Air Canada

Website: aircanada.com

Flights from Ottawa to Windsor via Toronto

Ave. Duration: 3h 49m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $210 - $800

Flights from Ottawa to Windsor via Montreal, Toronto

Ave. Duration: 5h 23m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $220 - $850

Flights from Montreal to Windsor via Toronto

Ave. Duration: 3h 58m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $150 - $480

Flights from Ottawa to Detroit via Toronto

Ave. Duration: 3h 31m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $250 - $600

Flights from Ottawa to Detroit via Montreal

Ave. Duration: 3h 45m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $280 - $650

Flights from Ottawa to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare

Ave. Duration: 6h 9m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $270 - $1,700

Flights from Ottawa to Detroit via Montreal, Toronto

Ave. Duration: 6h 51m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $280 - $650

Porter Airlines

Website: flyporter.com

Flights from Ottawa to Windsor via Billy Bishop Toronto City

Ave. Duration: 3h 50m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price: $130 - $420

Flights from Montreal to Windsor via Billy Bishop Toronto City

Ave. Duration: 3h 43m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $130 - $390

United Airlines

Website: united.com

Flights from Ottawa to Detroit via Toronto

Ave. Duration: 3h 51m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $250 - $600

Flights from Ottawa to Detroit via Washington Dulles

Ave. Duration: 4h 28m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $270 - $1,700

Flights from Ottawa to Detroit via Newark

Ave. Duration: 4h 47m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price: $270 - $1,700

Flights from Ottawa to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare

Ave. Duration: 6h 9m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $270 - $1,700

WestJet

Website: westjet.com

Flights from Ottawa to Detroit via Toronto

Ave. Duration: 4h 45m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $370 - $2,200

Delta

Website: delta.com

Flights from Ottawa to Detroit via Toronto

Ave. Duration: 4h 45m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $370 - $2,200

Flair Airlines

Website: flyflair.com

Flights from Montreal to Windsor

Ave. Duration: 1h 45m
When: Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price: $23 - $330

Train operators

VIA Rail

Phone: +1 1 888 842-7245
Website: viarail.ca

Train from Ottawa to Dorval

Ave. Duration: 1h 35m
Frequency: Every 4 hours
Estimated price: $55 - $100
Website: VIA Rail

Escape: $29 - $45
Business: $90 - $100
Economy: $56 - $59
EconomyPlus: $70 - $100

Train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Station

Ave. Duration: 4h 21m
Frequency: Every 3 hours
Estimated price: $95 - $220
Website: VIA Rail

Escape: $60 - $80
Business: $120 - $160
Economy: $95 - $105
EconomyPlus: $150 - $220

Train from Toronto Union Station to Windsor

Ave. Duration: 4h 18m
Frequency: 4 times a day
Estimated price: $80 - $180
Website: VIA Rail

Escape: $50 - $70
Business: $110 - $150
Economy: $80 - $95
EconomyPlus: $120 - $180

Bus operators

Megabus Canada

Phone: 1-866-488-4452
Email: customerservice@megabus.com
Website: ca.megabus.com

Bus from Ottawa, ON - St. Laurent Station to Toronto Union Station

Ave. Duration: 4h 40m
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: $55 - $75
Book at: megabus.ca

Rider Express

Phone: 1-833-583-3636
Email: contact@riderexpress.ca
Website: riderexpress.ca

Bus from Toronto, ON to Windsor, ON

Ave. Duration: 5h
Frequency: 4 times a week
Estimated price: $45 - $90
Schedules at: riderexpress.ca
Book at: riderexpress.betterez.com

Adult: $45 - $70

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Rules to follow in Canada

Recommended

Travel within Canada

Domestic border crossings may be subject to approval, testing and quarantine
Health pass is required for long-distance travel by plane, train or coach, as well as in some public venues

COVID-19 help in Canada

If you need help, visit the national COVID-19 website or call the COVID-19 Helpline 1-833-784-4397

Frequently Asked Questions

Am I allowed to travel from Ottawa to Lakeshore?

There are currently travel restrictions within Canada.

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What are the travel restrictions in Lakeshore?

Domestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply

Face masks are recommended
There is a social distancing requirement of 2 metres
Domestic border crossings may be subject to approval, testing and quarantine
Health pass is required for long-distance travel by plane, train or coach, as well as in some public venues

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What is the national COVID-19 helpline number in Lakeshore?

The national COVID-19 helpline number in Lakeshore is 1-833-784-4397.

Do I have to wear a face mask on public transport in Lakeshore?

Wearing a face mask on public transport in Lakeshore is recommended.

What should I do if I have COVID-19 symptoms when I arrive in Lakeshore?

Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 1-833-784-4397.

Last updated: 12 May 2022
Exceptions may apply, for full details: Government of Canada.

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Lakeshore, Canada

Lakeshore is a town on Lake St. Clair, in Essex County, Ontario, Canada. The town was incorporated in 1999 by amalgamating the Town of Belle River with the townships of Maidstone, Rochester, Tilbury North, and Tilbury West. It is part of the Windsor census metropolitan area. - Wikipedia

Things to do in Lakeshore

Detroit Institute of Arts

The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA), located in Midtown Detroit, Michigan, has one of the largest and most significant art collections in the United States. With over 100 galleries, it covers 658,000 sqft with a major renovation and expansion project completed in 2007 that added 58,000 sqft. The DIA collection is regarded as among the top six museums in the United States with an encyclopedic collection which spans the globe from ancient Egyptian and European works to contemporary art. Its art collection is valued in billions of dollars, up to $8.1 billion according to a 2014 appraisal. The DIA campus is located in Midtown Detroit's Cultural Center Historic District, about two miles (3 km) north of the downtown area, across from the Detroit Public Library near Wayne State University.
Comerica Park

Comerica Park is an open-air ballpark located in Downtown Detroit. It serves as the home of the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball, replacing Tiger Stadium in 2000.
Belle Isle Park

Belle Isle, officially Belle Isle Park, is a 982 acre island park in the Detroit River, between the United States mainland and Canada. Owned by the City of Detroit, it is managed as a state park by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources through a 30-year lease initiated in 2013. Belle Isle is the largest city-owned island park in the United States and is the third largest island in the Detroit River after Grosse Ile and Fighting Island. It is connected to mainland Detroit by the MacArthur Bridge.
Ford Field

Ford Field is a multi-purpose domed stadium located in Downtown Detroit, Michigan, United States, owned by the Detroit/Wayne County Stadium Authority. It is primarily used for American football as the home field of the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL) as well as the annual Quick Lane Bowl college football bowl game and state championship football games for the MHSAA. The regular seating capacity is approximately 65,000, though it is expandable up to 70,000 for football and 80,000 for basketball. The naming rights were purchased by the Ford Motor Company at $40 million over 20 years; the Ford family holds a controlling interest in the company, and a member of the Ford family has controlled the Lions franchise since 1963.

Places to stay in Lakeshore

$100

Ye Olde Walkerville Bed & Breakfast

4.7 Superb
$75

Lexington Inn & Suites Windsor

3.6 Good
Travelodge by Wyndham Windsor

3.4 Pleasant
$110

Comfort Inn Windsor

4.1 Very good

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How to get from Ottawa to Lakeshore by plane, train, bus or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Ottawa to Lakeshore by plane, train, bus or car

Recommended option

Fly Ottawa to Windsor • 4h 27m

Cheapest option

Bus • 11h 58m

4 alternative options

Train to Montreal, fly to Windsor • 4h 46m

Fly Ottawa to Detroit • 7h 6m

Train • 9h 56m

Drive • 8h 49m

Ottawa (YOW) to Windsor (YQG) flights

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Lakeshore, ON, Canada?

Flights from Ottawa to Windsor via Toronto

Flights from Ottawa to Windsor via Montreal, Toronto

Flights from Montreal to Windsor via Toronto

Flights from Ottawa to Detroit via Toronto

Flights from Ottawa to Detroit via Montreal

Flights from Ottawa to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare

Flights from Ottawa to Detroit via Montreal, Toronto

Flights from Ottawa to Windsor via Billy Bishop Toronto City

Flights from Montreal to Windsor via Billy Bishop Toronto City

Flights from Ottawa to Detroit via Toronto

Flights from Ottawa to Detroit via Washington Dulles

Flights from Ottawa to Detroit via Newark

Flights from Ottawa to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare

Flights from Ottawa to Detroit via Toronto

Flights from Ottawa to Detroit via Toronto

Flights from Montreal to Windsor

Train from Ottawa to Dorval

Train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Station

Train from Toronto Union Station to Windsor

Bus from Ottawa, ON - St. Laurent Station to Toronto Union Station

Bus from Toronto, ON to Windsor, ON

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