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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 19m
    $328–1,708

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

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    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
    $302–1,017

  3. 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
    $455–1,899

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ottawabus bus
    3d 8h
    $447–1,221

  5. Drive 4,152 km

    1. Drive from Portland to Ottawacar car 4,152 km
    46h 41m
    $820–1,184

  6. 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
    12h 34m
    $538–1,728

  7. 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
    12h 54m
    $544–1,044

  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 11h
    $516–992

Portland to Ottawa by train and car

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$455Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

United Airlines, WestJet, and two other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) 5 times a day. 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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