There are 9 ways to get from New York to Ottawa River by train, plane, subway, car, night bus 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.
Recommended option
Train to Newark, fly to Montreal
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Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Station
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Fly from Newark (EWR) to Montreal (YUL)
Cheapest option
Bus
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Take the bus from New York, NY to Montreal, PQ
7 alternative options
Subway to New York La Guardia, fly to Montreal
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Take the subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av
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Fly from New York La Guardia (LGA) to Montreal (YUL)
Train to Newark, fly to Burlington, drive, night bus, line 2 subway, travel
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Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Station
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Fly from Newark (EWR) to Burlington (BTV)
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Drive from College Street at Lake Street to Plattsburgh, Ny
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Take the night bus from Plattsburgh, Ny to Longueuil, Pq
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Take the line 2 subway from Station Berri-UQAM 2 to Station Cartier
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Travel from Juge-Desnoyers / face au 520 to Ottawa River
Train to New York JFK, fly to Burlington, drive, night bus, line 2 subway, travel
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Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaica
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Fly from New York JFK (JFK) to Burlington (BTV)
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Drive from College Street at Lake Street to Plattsburgh, Ny
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Take the night bus from Plattsburgh, Ny to Longueuil, Pq
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Take the line 2 subway from Station Berri-UQAM 2 to Station Cartier
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Travel from Juge-Desnoyers / face au 520 to Ottawa River
Subway to New York La Guardia, fly to Burlington, drive, night bus, line 2 subway, travel
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Take the subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av
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Fly from New York La Guardia (LGA) to Burlington (BTV)
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Drive from College Street at Lake Street to Plattsburgh, Ny
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Take the night bus from Plattsburgh, Ny to Longueuil, Pq
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Take the line 2 subway from Station Berri-UQAM 2 to Station Cartier
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Travel from Juge-Desnoyers / face au 520 to Ottawa River
Train to Newark, fly to Ottawa, train, line 2 subway, travel
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Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Station
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Fly from Newark (EWR) to Ottawa (YOW)
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Take the train from Ottawa to Montréal
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Take the line 2 subway from Station Place-d'Armes to Station Cartier
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Travel from Juge-Desnoyers / face au 520 to Ottawa River
Train
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Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Montreal Central Station
Night bus
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Take the night bus from New York, Ny to Montreal, Pq
Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from New York to Ottawa River is to train, which costs $50 - $75 and takes 12h 22m.
The quickest way to get from New York to Ottawa River is to train and fly which costs $120 - $450 and takes 4h 24m.
The distance between New York and Ottawa River is 512 km.
The best way to get from New York to Ottawa River without a car is to bus which takes 9h 33m and costs $45 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from New York to Ottawa River, including transfers.
The best way to get from New York to Ottawa River is to bus which takes 9h 33m and costs $45 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $75 and takes 12h 22m.
The quickest flight from Newark Airport to Montreal Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 30m.
Porter Airlines, United Airlines and Air Canada offer flights from Newark Airport to Montreal Airport.
There are 36+ hotels available in Ottawa River. Prices start at $125 CAD per night.

- Distance: 511.8 km
- Duration: 4h 24m
What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Ottawa River, QC, Canada?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from New York, NY to Montreal, PQ 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55 - $100 and the journey takes 8h 19m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Montreal Central Station once daily. Tickets cost $65 - $95 and the journey takes 10h 56m.

- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark to Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210 - $1,100
Flights from Newark to Montreal via Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170 - $1,000
Flights from New York La Guardia to Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $750
Flights from Newark to Burlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150 - $700
Flights from Newark to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320 - $1,300

- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Newark to Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200 - $1,100
Flights from Newark to Montreal via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200 - $1,100
Flights from Newark to Montreal via Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170 - $1,000
Flights from New York La Guardia to Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $750
Flights from Newark to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $800
Flights from Newark to Ottawa via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $800
Flights from Newark to Ottawa via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320 - $1,300

- Website
- flyporter.com
Flights from Newark to Montreal via Billy Bishop Toronto City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160 - $750
Flights from Newark to Ottawa via Billy Bishop Toronto City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160 - $750

- Website
- delta.com
Flights from New York La Guardia to Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95 - $230
Flights from New York JFK to Burlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150 - $600
Flights from New York La Guardia to Burlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150 - $600

- Website
- aa.com
Flights from New York La Guardia to Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250 - $950
Flights from New York JFK to Burlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120 - $370

- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from New York La Guardia to Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250 - $950
Flights from New York JFK to Burlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120 - $370

- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $17 - $21
- Schedules at
- njtransit.com

The New York City Subway consists of 27 underground lines that serve Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens. Lines are identified by a number or letter as well as a colour. Subway passes (called MetroCards) are available for purchase from ticket machines and desks in subway stations (choose from Pay-Per-Ride or 7/30-Day Unlimited), and a new contactless payment system called OMNY is currently being rolled out. The subway runs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Contact Details
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1 - $4
- Website
- mta.info
- Seniors 65+ and Concession
- $2
- Standard
- $4

- Phone
- +1 514-786-4636
- Website
- stm.info
Subway from Station Berri-UQAM 2 to Station Cartier
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4
- Website
- Société de transport de Montréal
Subway from Station Place-d'Armes to Station Cartier
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4
- Website
- Société de transport de Montréal

- Phone
- +1 718-217-5477
- Website
- new.mta.info
Train from New York Penn Station to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5 - $16
- Website
- LIRR
- Off Peak
- $9 - $12
- Peak
- $5 - $16

- Phone
- +1 1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Ottawa to Montréal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55 - $110
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $30 - $45
- Business
- $90 - $105
- Economy
- $58 - $61
- EconomyPlus
- $75 - $110

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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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
- 10h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65 - $95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $65 - $95
- Premium
- $300 - $420
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $120 - $180
- Business Seat
- $120 - $180

- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Night bus from Plattsburgh, Ny to Longueuil, Pq
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21 - $29
- Schedules at
- trailways.com
Night bus from New York, Ny to Montreal, Pq
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110 - $160
- Schedules at
- trailways.com

Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
Rome2rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100/1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from New York, NY to Montreal, PQ
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55 - $100
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $55 - $75
- Flexible
- $90 - $130
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