Montreal to Ottawa Day Trip
Enjoy a day trip from Montreal to Ottawa
A day trip from Montreal to Ottawa is an ideal way to see and discover more of Canada. Ottawa is a beautiful city, home to Parliament Hill and the Rideau Canal. Read on to find out your options for this day trip.
You can get from Montreal to Ottawa on public transportation on Via Rail which takes just over 2 hours each way. Fares start at $59 CAD per adult each way, depending on the day and time of travel, for the special EscapeTM fare. At these prices, there are limited seats, so you need to book well in advance, as the regular economy fare is over double the price.
Once you get to the Ottawa train station you will still need to catch an OTC bus into the Parliament Hill area to see the main sights of the city. This is also about a 20 minute bus ride, and again if you want to go on a guided tour you'll have to purchase that as well.
A far simpler and more relaxing option is to book a Fully Guided Day Tour to Ottawa from Montreal on an air conditioned vehicle. This convenient tour will take you right to Parliament Hill as weel as the Canadian Museum of History and Rideau Hall. It also includes a boat cruise on the Ottawa River to see the landmarks from the water.
Any of the above methods will provide nice views of the Quebec countryside as you make your way to Ottawa. You won't regret spending one day of your vacation discovering more of Canada and its history with a day trip to Ottawa.
Directions
| Greyhound Bus or Via Rail Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | Berri-UQAM | 2 Minutes |
| Via Rail | Central Station via Bonaventure Metro Station | 2 Minutes |
How to get to Parliament Hill Ottawa by Greyhound Bus or Via Rail
Via Rail trips depart from Central Station which is connected via the Underground to Bonaventure Metro Station
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Boats in the Rideau Canal and the famous Chateau Laurier Hotel on the right -
Overview of Byward Market with Parliament Hill in the background cc licensed photo by Ashwin Kumar -
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