There are 7 ways to get from New York to Rimouski by plane, car, train, car ferry, bus or night 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
Fly to Presque Isle, drive
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Fly from Newark (EWR) to Presque Isle (PQI)
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Drive from Presque Isle to Rimouski
Cheapest
Bus
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Take the bus from New York, NY to Longueuil
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Take the bus from Longueuil to Québec
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Take the bus from Québec to Rimouski
Fly to Quebec, train
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Fly from Newark (EWR) to Quebec (YQB)
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Take the train from Sainte-Foy to Rimouski
Fly to Baie Comeau, car ferry, drive
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Fly from Newark (EWR) to Baie Comeau (YBC)
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Take the car ferry from Baie-Comeau, QC to Matane, QC
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Drive from Matane, QC to Rimouski
Train
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Take the train from NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station to St-Lambert Amtrak Station
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Take the train from Saint-Lambert to Rimouski
Night bus, train
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Take the night bus from New York, Ny to Longueuil, Pq
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Take the train from Saint-Lambert to Rimouski
Drive
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Drive from New York to Rimouski
New York to Rimouski by bus
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into Canada from United States
- Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of United States
Conditions of entry into Canada from United States
- Entry is allowed only for fully vaccinated travellers
- Travellers are required to submit their travel plan and proof of vaccination using ArriveCAN app prior to arrival
- Unvaccinated Canadian citizens and residents are permitted to to enter Canada but must self-quarantine for 14 days
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival for unvaccinated travellers
Rules to follow in Canada
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Considerations leaving from United States
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, but conditions apply when entering Canada from United States.
Explore options for future travelDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are recommended
- There is a social distancing requirement of 2 metres
- There are no current restrictions
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Rimouski is 1-833-784-4397.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Rimouski is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Rimouski is 2 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 1-833-784-4397.
No, but conditions apply when returning to United States from Canada.
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Last updated: 27 Jun 2022
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Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from New York to Rimouski is to drive, which costs $90 - $140 and takes 12h 32m.
The quickest way to get from New York to Rimouski is to fly and drive which costs $160 - $550 and takes 7h 11m.
No, there is no direct bus from New York to Rimouski. However, there are services departing from New York, NY and arriving at Saint-Jean-Baptiste / Bellavance via Longueuil, Québec and Moreault / Léonidas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from New York station to Rimouski. However, there are services departing from NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station and arriving at Rimouski via Saint-Lambert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 11m.
The distance between New York and Rimouski is 961 km. The road distance is 1118.1 km.
The best way to get from New York to Rimouski without a car is to bus which takes 17h 30m and costs $100 - $230.
It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from New York to Rimouski, including transfers.
New York to Rimouski bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from New York, NY station.
New York to Rimouski train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station.
The best way to get from New York to Rimouski is to bus which takes 17h 30m and costs $100 - $230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $280 and takes 19h 11m.

- Distance: 960.8 km
- Duration: 7h 11m
What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Rimouski, QC, Canada?
You can take a bus from New York to Rimouski via Longueuil, Québec, Rimouski, and Moreault / Léonidas in around 17h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from New York to Rimouski via Saint-Lambert in around 19h 11m.

- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Newark to Quebec
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320 - $1,200
Flights from Newark to Quebec via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250 - $2,000
Flights from Newark to Quebec via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250 - $2,000
Flights from Newark to Quebec via Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250 - $2,000

- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark to Presque Isle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160 - $600
Flights from Newark to Quebec
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320 - $1,200
Flights from Newark to Quebec via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250 - $2,000

Flights from Newark to Baie Comeau via Quebec
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200 - $700
Flights from Newark to Baie Comeau via Toronto, Quebec
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270 - $600
Flights from Newark to Baie Comeau via Montreal, Quebec
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240 - $480
Flights from Newark to Baie Comeau via Billy Bishop Toronto City, Quebec
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200 - $600
Flights from Newark to Baie Comeau via Quebec, Sept-Iles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $210 - $750

- Website
- flyporter.com
Flights from Newark to Quebec via Billy Bishop Toronto City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $170 - $800

- Website
- palaerospace.com
Flights from Newark to Baie Comeau via Quebec, Sept-Iles
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210 - $750

- Phone
- +1 1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Sainte-Foy to Rimouski
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75 - $160
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $45 - $65
- Business
- $100 - $130
- Economy
- $75 - $85
- EconomyPlus
- $110 - $160
Train from Saint-Lambert to Rimouski
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100 - $260
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $70 - $95
- Business
- $140 - $190
- Economy
- $100 - $130
- EconomyPlus
- $180 - $260

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 St-Lambert Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 42m
- 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

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.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100/1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from New York, NY to Longueuil
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55 - $100
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $55 - $75
- Flexible
- $90 - $130

- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from New York, Ny to Longueuil, Pq
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110 - $160
- Schedules at
- trailways.com
Night bus from New York, Ny to Longueuil, Pq
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110 - $160
- Schedules at
- trailways.com

- Phone
- +1 833 449 6444
- serviceclient@keolis.ca
- Website
- orleansexpress.com
Bus from Longueuil to Québec
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40 - $60
- Book at
- orleansexpress.com
Bus from Québec to Rimouski
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45 - $65
- Book at
- orleansexpress.com

- Phone
- +1 800-806-2167
- info@intercar.ca
- Website
- intercar.ca
Bus from Longueuil, QC - International Station to Quebec, QC - Sainte-Foy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35 - $65
- Book at
- intercar.ca
- Senior 65+
- $40 - $55
- Students 14-25
- $35 - $55
- Adult
- $45 - $65

- Phone
- 1 877 787-7483
- stq@traversiers.gouv.qc.ca
- Website
- traversiers.com
Car ferry from Baie-Comeau, QC to Matane, QC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21
- Schedules at
- traversiers.com
- Passenger
- $21
- Vehicle
- $57
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The quickest flight from Newark Airport to Presque Isle Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 48m.
New York to Rimouski bus services, operated by Orléans Express, arrive at Rimouski station.
New York to Rimouski train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Rimouski station.
Yes, the driving distance between New York to Rimouski is 1118 km. It takes approximately 12h 32m to drive from New York to Rimouski.
United Airlines offers flights from Newark Airport to Presque Isle Airport.
Book your New York to Rimouski train tickets online with Omio.
There are 13+ hotels available in Rimouski. Prices start at $125 CAD per night.