There are 5 ways to get from Ottawa to Champlain by train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Ottawa to Montréaltrain VIA Rail
- Take the bus from Montreal to Xb Lacolle Route 15bus Greyhound US0200
3h 57m$50–195Drive 136 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ottawa to Champlaincar 136 mi
3h$32–45Bus
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Montrealbus FlixBus 2730
- Take the bus from Montreal to Xb Lacolle Route 15bus Greyhound US0200
4h 59m$49–67Fly, bus
- Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane YOW - YUL
- Take the bus from Montreal to Xb Lacolle Route 15bus
4h 18m$205–731Train
- Take the train from Ottawa to Montréaltrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Montreal Central Station to Rouses Point Stationtrain Adirondack
5h 1m$74–236
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Champlain is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Champlain is to drive which takes 3h and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa to Champlain. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Xb Lacolle Route 15 via Montreal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Champlain station. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Rouses Point Station via Montreal Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between Ottawa and Champlain is 160 miles. The road distance is 136.8 miles.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Champlain without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 57m and costs $45 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Ottawa to Champlain, including transfers.
Ottawa to Champlain bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ottawa station.
Ottawa to Champlain train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Champlain is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs $45 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $240 and takes 5h 1m.
What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Champlain, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Ottawa to Champlain via Montreal and Xb Lacolle Route 15 in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ottawa to Champlain via Montréal, Montreal Central Station, and Rouses Point Station in around 5h 1m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- jetaviation.com
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Ottawa to Montréal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–170
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $30–90
- Business
- $60–160
- Business Plus
- $70–170
- Economy
- $30–95
- Economy Plus
- $35–110
Train from Ottawa to Montréal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–170
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $30–90
- Business
- $60–160
- Business Plus
- $70–170
- Economy
- $30–95
- Economy Plus
- $35–110
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Montreal Central Station to Rouses Point Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Montreal to Xb Lacolle Route 15
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Montreal to Xb Lacolle Route 15
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Montreal to Xb Lacolle Route 15
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ottawa to Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 833 449 6444
- serviceclient@keolis.ca
- Website
- Orleans Express
Bus from Ottawa to Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Orleans Express
- Adult
- $30–45
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Booking & Getting There
Ottawa to Champlain bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Montreal station.
Ottawa to Champlain train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Montréal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to Champlain is 137 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Ottawa to Champlain.
There are 28+ hotels available in Champlain.