There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Ottawa by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane DCA - YOW
2h 9m$872–1,477Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Ottawabus FlixBus 2678
13h 55m$115–233Train, bus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Acela
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Ottawabus FlixBus 2678
12h 28m$158–318Train
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Montreal Central Stationtrain
- Take the train from Montréal to Ottawatrain
19h 57m$257–626Drive 878.5 km
- Drive from Washington to Ottawacar 878.5 km
10h 28m$173–250Bus via Binghamton (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Binghamtonbus FlixBus 2682
- Take the bus from Binghamton to Ottawabus FlixBus 2678
15h 15m$129–225
Washington to Ottawa by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Ottawa is to bus which costs $110 - $240 and takes 13h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Ottawa is to fly which takes 2h 9m and costs $850 - $1,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Ottawa via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Ottawa via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Montréal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 57m.
The distance between Washington and Ottawa is 741 km. The road distance is 878.5 km.
The best way to get from Washington to Ottawa without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 28m and costs $150 - $320.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Washington to Ottawa, including transfers.
Washington to Ottawa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Ottawa train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Ottawa is to fly which takes 2h 9m and costs $850 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $250 - $650 and takes 19h 57m, you could also bus, which costs $110 - $240 and takes 13h 55m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Ottawa, ON, Canada?
Air Canada flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Washington Union Station to Ottawa via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Montreal Central Station, and Montréal in around 19h 57m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–850
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $65–1,000
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $65–700
- First Class
- $270–1,000
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–1,000
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $70–700
- First Class
- $270–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–400
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $40–400
- Business Class
- $120–480
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–410
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $40–410
- Business Class
- $130–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Montreal Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–320
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Montréal to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–120
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $35–120
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $35–90
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $30–50
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Binghamton
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Binghamton to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Ottawa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Washington to Ottawa train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Ottawa is 878 km. It takes approximately 10h 28m to drive from Washington to Ottawa.
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