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How to get fromBuffalo to Ottawaby bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Flixbus) or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Buffalo to Ottawa by bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or shuttle

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Torontobus bus Adt N816 / ...
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawatrain train VIA Rail
    8h 39m
    $72–184

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Niagara Falls Canadabus bus FlixBus 2685 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Niagara Falls Canada to Ottawabus bus FlixBus N2700 / ...
    11h 25m
    $64–117

  3. Bus via Toronto

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Torontobus bus Adt N816 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Toronto to Ottawabus bus FlixBus 2710 / ...
    9h 32m
    $87–154

  4. Drive 504.8 km

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Ottawacar car 504.8 km
    6h 26m
    $99–142

  5. Bus to Toronto Island Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Torontobus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane YTZ - YOW
    5h 59m
    $185–617

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Buffalo to Toronto Union Stationtrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawatrain train VIA Rail
    9h 50m
    $86–256

  7. Shuttle to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Buffalo Airport to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1shuttle bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane YYZ - YOW
    5h 31m
    $212–752

  8. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane BUF - YOW
    6h 54m
    $152–892

Buffalo to Ottawa by bus and train

Calendar55Weekly Services
Duration8h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Ottawa, ON, Canada?

You can take a bus from Buffalo to Ottawa via Toronto in around 9h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Buffalo to Ottawa via Toronto Union Station in around 9h 50m.

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