There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Ottawa by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, 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 7m$813–1,292Drive 880.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Ottawacar 880.1 km
10h 25m$179–258Bus
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus
- Take the bus from New York to Montrealbus
- Take the bus from Montréal to Ottawabus
17h 20m$199–541Train
- 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 2m$262–730Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtownbus
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Montrealbus
- Take the bus from Montréal to Ottawabus
17h 40m$184–283
Washington to Ottawa by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Ottawa is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 10h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Ottawa is to fly which takes 2h 7m and costs $800 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Washington and arriving at Ottawa via New York and Montréal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 20m.
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 2m.
The distance between Washington and Ottawa is 741 km. The road distance is 880.1 km.
The best way to get from Washington to Ottawa without a car is to bus which takes 17h 20m and costs $190 - $550.
It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Washington to Ottawa, including transfers.
Washington to Ottawa bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Washington 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 7m and costs $800 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $550 and takes 17h 20m, you could also train, which costs $260 - $750 and takes 19h 2m.
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 bus from Washington to Ottawa via New York and Montréal in around 17h 20m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–800
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–1,100
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $70–700
- First Class
- $280–1,100
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Washington to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $75–140
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to Ottawa bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York 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 880 km. It takes approximately 10h 25m to drive from Washington to Ottawa.
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