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How to get fromOttawa to Seattleby plane, train (Amtrak), car or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Ottawa to Seattle by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)planeYOW - SEA
    11h 6m
    $503–703

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain
    2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)planeYUL - SEA
    10h 45m
    $185–787

  3. Train via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain
    3. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Seattletrain
    2d 15h
    $424–2,634

  4. Drive 2,516.2 mi

    1. Drive from Ottawa to Seattlecar2,516.2 mi
    45h 1m
    $576–832

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Vancouvertrain
    3. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain
    4d 11h
    $343–651

Ottawa to Seattle by train and car

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$424Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Seattle, WA, USA?

Air Canada, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ottawa to Seattle via Toronto Union Station, Windsor, Detroit, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 15h.

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