The average train between Ottawa and Boston takes 37h 52m and the fastest train takes 36h 47m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Ottawa to Boston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 6 times a week between Ottawa and Boston. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ottawa is at 7:45 AM which arrives into Boston at 8:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Montréal and take an average of 37h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Boston. However, there are services departing from Ottawa station and arriving at Boston station via Montréal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 52m.
Ottawa to Boston train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.
Ottawa to Boston train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Boston station.
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The distance between Ottawa and Boston is 503.2 km. The road distance is 890 km.
You can take a train from Ottawa to Boston via Montréal, Montreal Central Station, and Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station in around 16h 57m.