There are 10 ways to get from Ottawa to Merrick by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
best- Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)YOW - EWR
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Merrick
5h 49m$161–445Bus, train via Gatineau
cheapest- Take the bus from Gatineau to Montréal
- Take the bus from Montreal to New York
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Merrick
13h 47m$90–301Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland St to Montreal, QC - 1597 Rue St-Hubert
- Take the bus from Montreal to New York Midtown
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Merrick
12h 30m$109–181Train
- Take the train from Ottawa to Montréal
- Take the train from Montreal Central Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Merrick
15h 22m$105–230Drive 417.2 mi
- Drive from Ottawa to Merrick417.2 mi
9h 2m$96–138Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)YOW - LGA
6h 48m$168–414Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)YOW - JFK
7h 12m$317–873Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport
- Take the train from Ottawa to Dorval
- Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)YUL - LGA
6h 37m$180–496Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Take the train from Ottawa to Dorval
- Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)YUL - JFK
6h 31m$389–1,205Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Take the train from Ottawa to Dorval
- Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)YUL - EWR
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Merrick
7h 33m$183–507
Ottawa to Merrick by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Merrick is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 9h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Merrick is to fly and train which takes 5h 49m and costs $160 - $450.
No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Merrick. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Merrick via Montreal Central Station and New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 22m.
The distance between Ottawa and Merrick is 377 miles. The road distance is 419.6 miles.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Merrick without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 30m and costs $100 - $190.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Ottawa to Merrick, including transfers.
Ottawa to Merrick train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Merrick is to train which takes 15h 22m and costs $100 - $230. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $160 - $420 and takes 6h 48m.
Ottawa to Merrick train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Montréal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to Merrick is 420 miles. It takes approximately 9h 2m to drive from Ottawa to Merrick.
What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Merrick, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Ottawa to Merrick via Montréal, Montreal Central Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and New York Penn Station in around 15h 22m. Alternatively, Air Canada, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) hourly.
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- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $55–310
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–450
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- flyporter.com
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–390
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–400
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–380
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–380
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–750
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from New York Penn Station to Merrick
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–17
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $7–11
- Peak
- $10–17
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Ottawa to Montréal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–85
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $25–85
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $25–65
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $22–35
Train from Ottawa to Dorval
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–85
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $24–85
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $24–65
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $21–35
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Montreal Central Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 514-228-2303
- info@tourexpress.ca
- Website
- tourexpress.ca
Bus from Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland St to Montreal, QC - 1597 Rue St-Hubert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–35
- Website
- https://tourexpress.ca/
- Schedules at
- https://tourexpress.ca/bus-schedule
- Book at
- https://tourexpress.betterez.com/cart/6215c65b8170b20e46af9ff2/reservation/6215c65c8170b20e46af9ff3
- Adult
- $26–35
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Montreal to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 833 449 6444
- serviceclient@keolis.ca
- Website
- orleansexpress.com
Bus from Gatineau to Montréal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.orleansexpress.com/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.orleansexpress.com/en/schedule/
- Adult
- $30–45
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Montreal to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–240
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $50–230
- Flexible
- $95–240
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