Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier Airport (YOW)

To Ottawa

There are 3 ways to get to Ottawa from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier Airport.

Recommended
Recommended
Bus
Fastest
Fastest
Uber
Cheapest
Cheapest
Bus

Summary

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier (YOW) is located 11 km from the city centre and getting to Ottawa typically takes anywhere from 12 min to 17 min. The recommended transport option is the Bus by OC Transpo which for CA$3.00 can bring you to Hurdman B. Uber is always a very convenient option costing CA$7.00 less than traditional taxis and bringing you to any destination in Ottawa . If you are two of you it will cost CA$6.00 more than the Bus. Reaching in particular Hurdman B is pretty convenient by taking the OC Transpo which can bring you directly there from the airport.

Route Options

Travel option
CheapestCheapest
RecommendedRecommended
Bus17mEvery 20m
OC Transpo
Pickup
Airport Stop
Destination
Hurdman B
CA$3.00
Cheapest
Travel option
FastestFastest
Uber12m
Uber Ottawa
Pickup
All Terminals
Destination
Ottawa
CA$19.00 - CA$26.00
Travel option
Taxi12m
Taxi
Pickup
All Terminals
Destination
Ottawa
CA$26.00 - CA$31.00

Uber Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier (YOW)

An Uber from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier (YOW) to Ottawa typically cost between CA$19.00 - CA$26.00. The following ride options are available for you to choose from:

  • uberX
  • uberXL
  • uberASSIST
For the Uber pick up at Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier (YOW): Head to the rideshare loading zone located at pillar 11/12. This is where all Uber driver-partners at YOW meet travelers for pickup.

Other popular destination you can get to, from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier (YOW) with Uber:

  • Uber to Downtown Ottawa, starting at $22
  • Uber to Hintonburg, starting at $19
  • Uber to Byward Market, starting at $22
  • Uber to Carleton University, starting at $16

Questions & Answers

The cheapest way to get from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier (YOW) to Ottawa is by Bus. It costs CA$3.00 and takes 17min. It departs every 20min.

The fastest way to get from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier (YOW) to Ottawa is by Uber. It takes 12min and costs CA$19.00 - CA$26.00.

Yes, there is a direct bus from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier (YOW) to Hurdman B. It takes approximately 17min. The service operates every 20min .

No, there isn't. A good alternative to get from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier (YOW) to Ottawa is with Bus. It costs CA$3.00 and takes 17min.

The distance from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier (YOW) to Ottawa is 11 km.

The fastest way to get from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier (YOW) to Ottawa is by Uber. It takes 12min and costs CA$19.00 - CA$26.00.

OC Transpo takes approximately 17min to get from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier (YOW) to Hurdman B. The service operates every 20min.

Yes, Uber is available at Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier and can bring you to Ottawa for CA$19.00 - CA$26.00 in 12min, costing you approximately CA$7.00 less than taxi.

The fare for a taxi from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier (YOW) to Ottawa is between CA$26.00 - CA$31.00, and should take around 12min. Alternatively you can take Uber, which costs CA$19.00 - CA$26.00.

To get from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier (YOW) to Hurdman B you can take the Bus, which takes 17min and costs CA$3.00.

To get from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier (YOW) to Ottawa you can take the Taxi, which takes 12min and costs CA$26.00 - CA$31.00.

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