How to get fromOttawa to Montevideoby train, plane, car ferry or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Ottawa to Montevideo by train, plane, car ferry, or bus

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Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly to Carrasco International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain
2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)plane YUL - MVD
18h 47m
$467–941
Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Ministro Pistarini International Airport, car ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE)plane YOW - EZE
2. Take the car ferry from Puerto Madero to Puerto Montevideocarferry
24h 3m
$334–1,250
Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Carrasco International Airport
1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)plane YOW - MVD
20h 31m
$374–1,406
Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly to Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery, car ferry
1. Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain
2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP)plane YUL - AEP
3. Take the car ferry from Puerto Madero to Puerto Montevideocarferry
22h 32m
$496–1,324
Train to Ogdensburg International Airport, fly to Carrasco International Airport
1. Take the train from Ottawa to Brockvilletrain
2. Fly from Ogdensburg International Airport (OGS) to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)plane OGS - MVD
20h 39m
$384–1,492
Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly to Punta Del Este Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain
2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Punta Del Este Airport (PDP)plane YUL - PDP
3. Take the bus from Terminal Maldonado to Terminal Tres Crucesbus
23h 22m
$587–2,203
Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly to Ministro Pistarini International Airport, car ferry
1. Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain
2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE)plane YUL - EZE
3. Take the car ferry from Puerto Madero to Puerto Montevideocarferry
22h 42m
$517–935

Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Carrasco International Airport (MVD) flights

29Weekly Planes

17h 48mAverage Duration

$371Cheapest Price

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Distance: 9,292.4 km
Duration: 18h 47m

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Montevideo, Uruguay?

Porter Airlines, American Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Carrasco International Airport (MVD) 5 times a day.

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Montevideo(opens in a new window), Uruguay(opens in a new window)

Montevideo is the capital and largest city of Uruguay. According to the 2011 census, the city proper has a population of 1,319,108 (about one-third of the country's total population) in an area of 201 sqkm. Montevideo is situated on the southern coast of the country, on the northeastern bank of the Río de la Plata. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Montevideo

Pocitos(Opens in a new window)

Pocitos is an upscale beach barrio (neighbourhood or district) in Uruguay's capital city, Montevideo.

Ciudad Vieja(Opens in a new window)

Ciudad Vieja is the name of the oldest part of the city of Montevideo, capital city of Uruguay. Nowadays, Ciudad Vieja is a barrio (neighbourhood or district) of this city. In the last couple of years it has gone through a major transformation that has made it the main nightlife centre in town. It is in this area where most of the nightclubs are, and also it hosts the 'Mercado del Puerto' a traditional venue for Uruguayan food and beverages. The main port of Uruguay (being the main Big Draft port in southern South America) is located in Ciudad Vieja.

Palacio Legislativo(Opens in a new window)

The Legislative Palace (Spanish: Palacio Legislativo) in Montevideo, Uruguay, is the site where the Uruguayan parliament meets.

Parque Rodó(Opens in a new window)

Parque Rodó is both a barrio (neighbourhood or district) of Montevideo, Uruguay and a park which lies mostly outside the limits of the barrio itself and belongs to Punta Carretas. The name "Rodó" has been given in memory of José Enrique Rodó, an important Uruguayan writer whose monument is in the southern side of the main park.

Places to stay in Montevideo

Radisson Montevideo Victoria Plaza Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

Alma Histórica Boutique Hotel(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

FAUNA Montevideo(Opens in a new window)

9.6Exceptional

Holiday Inn Montevideo by IHG(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

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