What is the cheapest way to get from Seattle to Ottawa?

The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Ottawa is to train which costs $470 - $950 and takes 4 days 7h.

What is the fastest way to get from Seattle to Ottawa?

The fastest way to get from Seattle to Ottawa is to fly which takes 10h 16m and costs $260 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Seattle and Ottawa?

No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at Ottawa via Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station and Detroit Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 22h.

Is there a direct train between Seattle and Ottawa?

No, there is no direct train from Seattle to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Ottawa via Vancouver and Toronto Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 7h.

How far is it from Seattle to Ottawa?

The distance between Seattle and Ottawa is 3569 km. The road distance is 4052.6 km.

How do I travel from Seattle to Ottawa without a car?

The best way to get from Seattle to Ottawa without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 22h and costs $700 - $1,400.

How long does it take to get from Seattle to Ottawa?

It takes approximately 10h 16m to get from Seattle to Ottawa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Seattle to Ottawa bus from?

Seattle to Ottawa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Seattle to Ottawa train from?

Seattle to Ottawa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.

Train, bus or fly from Seattle to Ottawa?

The best way to get from Seattle to Ottawa is to fly which takes 10h 16m and costs $260 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train via Chicago, which costs $1,000 - $2,400 and takes 2 days 15h, you could also bus, which costs $700 - $1,400 and takes 2 days 22h.

Where does the Seattle to Ottawa bus arrive?

Seattle to Ottawa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.

What is the time difference between Seattle and Ottawa?

Ottawa is 3h ahead of Seattle. It is currently 7:47 AM in Seattle and 10:47 AM in Ottawa.

Where does the Seattle to Ottawa train arrive?

Seattle to Ottawa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Vancouver station.

Can I drive from Seattle to Ottawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Ottawa is 4053 km. It takes approximately 45h 19m to drive from Seattle to Ottawa.

How do I get a train ticket from Seattle to Ottawa?

Book your Seattle to Ottawa train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Seattle to Ottawa?

Book your Seattle to Ottawa bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Ottawa?

There are 344+ hotels available in Ottawa.

Seattle to Ottawa - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Ottawa by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
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1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane SEA - YOW
10h 16m
$263–1,113
Train via Chicago
1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain
3. Take the train from Windsor to Toronto Union Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawatrain
2d 15h
$1,051–2,365
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ottawabus
2d 22h
$706–1,361
Drive 4,052.6 km
1. Drive from Seattle to Ottawacar 4,052.6 km
45h 19m
$789–1,139
Fly from Seattle Lake Union SPB
1. Fly from Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane LKE - YOW
13h
$328–1,408
Train
1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain
2. Take the train from Vancouver to Toronto Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawatrain
4d 7h
$475–920

Seattle to Ottawa by train and car

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Distance: 3,568.6 km
Duration: 10h 16m

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

WestJet, United Airlines, 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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