There are 9 ways to get from Manhattan to Ottawa by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
best- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane EWR - YOW
4h 49m$202–641Bus via Ottawa
cheapest- Take the bus from New York to Montrealbus Adt A508 / ...
- Take the bus from Montréal to Ottawabus Montréal - Ottawa
11h 55m$121–390Bus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Montrealbus Greyhound US0200
- Take the bus from Montreal, QC - 1597 Rue St-Hubert to Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland Stbus Montreal
11h 35m$133–257Train
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Montreal Central Stationtrain Adirondack
- Take the train from Montréal to Ottawatrain VIA Rail
16h 2m$133–292Drive 635.5 km
- Drive from Manhattan to Ottawacar 635.5 km
8h 33m$126–182Fly Laguardia Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane LGA - YOW
6h 37m$218–564Fly 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)plane JFK - YOW
7h 3m$433–1,128Fly Laguardia Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, train
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane LGA - YUL
- Take the train from Dorval to Ottawatrain
6h 42m$268–834Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, train
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane EWR - YUL
- Take the train from Dorval to Ottawatrain
6h 45m$242–711
Manhattan to Ottawa by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Ottawa is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 8h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Ottawa is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs $200 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Manhattan 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 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Manhattan 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 2m.
The distance between Manhattan and Ottawa is 564 km. The road distance is 635.5 km.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Ottawa without a car is to bus which takes 11h 35m and costs $130 - $260.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Manhattan to Ottawa, including transfers.
Manhattan to Ottawa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Manhattan to Ottawa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Ottawa is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs $200 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $260 and takes 11h 35m, you could also train, which costs $130 - $300 and takes 16h 2m.
What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Ottawa, ON, Canada?
Porter Airlines, United Airlines, and Air Canada fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland St via Montreal and Montreal, QC - 1597 Rue St-Hubert in around 11h 35m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–490
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
- Website
- flyporter.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–600
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–600
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–600
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $420–1,100
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–550
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–550
- Website
- aa.com
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
- $90–550
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
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
- +1 214-849-8100
- 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
- $100–220
- 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- https://tourexpress.ca/
- Schedules at
- https://tourexpress.ca/bus-schedule
- Book at
- https://tourexpress.betterez.com/cart/6215c65b8170b20e46af9ff2/reservation/6215c65c8170b20e46af9ff3
- Adult
- $27–40
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from New York to Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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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