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How to get fromOttawa to University of Waterlooby train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Ottawa to University of Waterloo by train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union StationtrainVIA Rail
    2. Take the bus from Bramalea GO Bus to University of Waterloo Terminalbus30
    6h 58m
    $80–167

  2. Bus via Toronto

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ottawa, ON to Toronto, ONbusOurBus
    2. Take the bus from Hwy 407 Bus Terminal to University of Waterloo Terminalbus30
    8h 41m
    $49–136

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to KitchenerbusFlixBus N2710
    8h
    $64–121

  4. Drive 491.2 km

    1. Drive from Ottawa to University of Waterloocar491.2 km
    6h 20m
    $98–141

  5. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)planeYOW - YYZ
    2. Take the bus from Bramalea GO Bus to University of Waterloo Terminalbus
    4h 48m
    $112–576

  6. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Toronto Island Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)planeYOW - YTZ
    2. Take the bus from Bramalea GO Bus to University of Waterloo Terminalbus
    5h 27m
    $169–601

  7. Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain
    2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)planeYUL - YYZ
    3. Take the bus from Bramalea GO Bus to University of Waterloo Terminalbus
    6h 34m
    $153–691

Ottawa to University of Waterloo by train, bus, and foot

Calendar55Weekly Services
Duration6h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and University of Waterloo, ON, Canada?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Ottawa to Kitchener 4 times a week. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 7h 25m.

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