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How to get fromSeattle to Ottawaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Seattle to Ottawa by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane SEA - YOW
    10h 25m
    $249–1,209

  2. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane plane SEA - YUL
    2. Take the train from Dorval to Ottawatrain train
    12h 29m
    $223–998

  3. Train via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Seattle 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
    $2,091–3,571

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ottawabus bus
    2d 23h
    $790–1,209

  5. Drive  4,052.3 km

    1. Drive from Seattle to Ottawacar car 4,052.3 km
    45h 14m
    $726–1,049

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

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane YVR - YOW
    10h 42m
    $341–1,053

  7. Ferry to Victoria International Airport, fly to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to Victoriaferry ferry
    2. Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane YYJ - YOW
    11h 21m
    $352–1,251

  8. Train, bus to Abbotsford International Airport, fly to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver - Pacific Station to Abbotsford - Airport Curbside in the shuttle area in front of main terminal entrancebus bus
    3. Fly from Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane YXX - YOW
    13h 2m
    $363–1,174

  9. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane plane YVR - YUL
    3. Take the train from Dorval to Ottawatrain train
    12h 58m
    $345–1,192

  10. Train

    1. Take the train from Seattle 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 8h
    $1,225–2,609

Seattle to Ottawa by train and car

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$2,091Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,566.3 km
  • Duration: 10h 25m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Ottawa, ON, Canada?

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

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