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There are 8 ways to get from Portland to Ottawa by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly Portland International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane PDX - YOW
    10h 2m
    $199–859

  2. Train via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train
    3. Take the train from Windsor to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawatrain train
    2d 15h
    $2,142–3,650

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ottawabus bus
    2d 22h
    $773–1,191

  4. Drive  4,151.8 km

    1. Drive from Portland to Ottawacar car 4,151.8 km
    46h 38m
    $753–1,088

  5. Fly Portland International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane plane PDX - YUL
    2. Take the train from Dorval to Ottawatrain train
    11h 59m
    $233–1,048

  6. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane SEA - YOW
    13h 18m
    $361–1,382

  7. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

    1. Take the train from Portland to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane YVR - YOW
    14h 32m
    $500–1,266

  8. Train

    1. Take the train from Portland to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawatrain train
    4d 12h
    $1,364–2,822

Portland to Ottawa by train and car

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$2,142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,636.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 2m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Ottawa, ON, Canada?

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

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