Washington to Ottawa by train
Ottawa lies 733 km (455 mi) north of Washington, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 9 h 55 min at the speeds typical of United States and Canada rail, over roughly 894 km (556 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Washington | Ottawa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Population | 689,545 | 1 million |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 71 m (233 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
| Stations on record | Washington Union Station, Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Station, New Jersey Avenue Station | Rideau station, Pimisi station |
What changes when you arrive in Ottawa
Crossing from United States into Canada: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (CAD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book trains from Washington to Ottawa
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Staying in Ottawa
Our booking partner lists 225 places to stay in Ottawa. Of the 118 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (57), and 1 are five-star. Across 106 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 134,689 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Ottawa
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Common questions
How far is Ottawa from Washington?
733 km (455 mi) in a straight line, north of Washington; by road roughly 894 km (556 mi).
How long does it take to get from Washington to Ottawa by train?
About 9 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Washington and Ottawa?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Ottawa?
The Dollar (CAD).
Where can I stay in Ottawa?
Our booking partner lists 225 places to stay in Ottawa, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.