There are 9 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Ottawa by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train
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Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
best- Take the bus from Bryant Park to Terminal B
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)EWR - YOW
5h 5mBus via Ottawa
cheapest- Take the bus from New York to MontrealAdt 508 / ...
- Take the bus from Montréal to OttawaMontréal - Ottawa
12h 10m$121–389Bus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to MontrealGreyhound US0200
- Take the bus from Montreal, QC - 1597 Rue St-Hubert to Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland StMontreal
11h 51m$141–245Train
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Montreal Central StationAdirondack
- Take the train from Montréal to OttawaVIA Rail
16h 27m$134–300Drive 638.4 km
- Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Ottawa638.4 km
8h 34m$126–182Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)JFK - YOW
7h 12m$433–1,128Fly Laguardia Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)LGA - YOW
6h 44m$237–578Fly Laguardia Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, train
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)LGA - YUL
- Take the train from Dorval to Ottawa
6h 57m$267–698Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Bryant Park to Terminal B
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)EWR - YUL
- Take the train from Dorval to Ottawa
7h 10m
Grand Central Terminal to Ottawa by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Ottawa is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 8h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Ottawa is to fly which takes 6h 44m and costs $230 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Central Terminal to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland St via Montreal, QC - 1597 Rue St-Hubert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Central Terminal station to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and arriving at Ottawa via Montréal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 27m.
The distance between Grand Central Terminal and Ottawa is 643 km. The road distance is 638.4 km.
The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Ottawa without a car is to bus which takes 11h 51m and costs $140 - $250.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Grand Central Terminal to Ottawa, including transfers.
Grand Central Terminal to Ottawa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Grand Central Terminal to Ottawa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Ottawa is to bus which takes 11h 51m and costs $140 - $250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $300 and takes 16h 27m, you could also fly, which costs $430 - $1,200 and takes 7h 12m.
What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Ottawa, ON, Canada?
You can take a vehicle from Grand Central Terminal to Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland St via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Montreal, and Montreal, QC - 1597 Rue St-Hubert in around 11h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Grand Central Terminal to Ottawa via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Montreal Central Station, and Montréal in around 16h 27m.
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- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Quebec
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
- Website
- flyporter.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–550
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–550
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–550
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–550
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Montreal Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Montréal to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–120
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $35–120
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $35–90
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $30–50
Train from Dorval to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–120
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $30–120
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $30–90
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $30–50
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912-6224
- olympia@coachusa.com
- Website
- newarkairportexpress.com
Bus from Bryant Park to Terminal B
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Book at
- https://www.coachusa.com/airport-transportation
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 514-228-2303
- info@tourexpress.ca
- Website
- tourexpress.ca
Bus from Montreal, QC - 1597 Rue St-Hubert to Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://tourexpress.ca/
- Schedules at
- https://tourexpress.ca/bus-schedule
- Book at
- https://tourexpress.betterez.com/cart/6215c65b8170b20e46af9ff2/reservation/6215c65c8170b20e46af9ff3
- Adult
- $35–50
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from New York to Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–330
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $75–310
- Flexible
- $130–330
- Phone
- +1 833 449 6444
- serviceclient@keolis.ca
- Website
- orleansexpress.com
Bus from Montréal to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- https://www.orleansexpress.com/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.orleansexpress.com/en/schedule/
- Adult
- $45–65
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More Questions & Answers
Grand Central Terminal to Ottawa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Montreal station.
Grand Central Terminal to Ottawa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Montreal Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Central Terminal to Ottawa is 638 km. It takes approximately 8h 34m to drive from Grand Central Terminal to Ottawa.
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