There are 5 ways to get from Ottawa to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ottawa to MontréalMontréal - Ottawa
- Take the bus from Montreal to Albany Bus Terminal, NYGreyhound US0200
8h 44m$69–178Drive 268.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ottawa to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute268.7 mi
5h 38m$62–89Train
- Take the train from Ottawa to MontréalVIA Rail
- Take the train from Montreal Central Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak StationAdirondack
12h 2m$75–149Fly
- Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Albany County Airport (ALB)YOW - ALB
8h 18m$255–907Bus via SUNY Collins Circle
- Take the bus from Ottawa, ON - CENTRE-VILLE/DOWNTOWN to Montréal, QC - GARE D'AUTOCARSOttawa
- Take the bus from Montreal to AlbanyFlixBus N2679 / ...
10h 25m$84–110
Ottawa to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is to drive which takes 5h 38m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute station. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Congress Station - 4th St & Congress St via Montreal, Albany Bus Terminal and Broadway & Orange St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
The distance between Ottawa and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 353 miles. The road distance is 270.2 miles.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute without a car is to bus which takes 8h 44m and costs $65 - $180.
It takes approximately 8h 44m to get from Ottawa to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, including transfers.
Ottawa to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute bus services, operated by Orléans Express, depart from Ottawa station.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is to bus which takes 8h 44m and costs $65 - $180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $150 and takes 12h 2m, you could also fly, which costs $250 - $950 and takes 8h 18m.
Ottawa to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute bus services, operated by Orléans Express, arrive at Montréal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 270 miles. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Ottawa to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Ottawa to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute via Montréal, Montreal, Albany Bus Terminal, NY, Albany Bus Terminal, Broadway & Steuben St, Broadway & Orange St, and Congress Station - 4th St & Congress St in around 8h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ottawa to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute via Montréal, Montreal Central Station, Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, East St & Herrick St, Broadway & Orange St / Van Tromp St, Broadway & Orange St, and Congress Station - 4th St & Congress St in around 12h 2m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Albany County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Albany County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Albany County Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Ottawa to Montréal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–85
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $26–85
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $26–70
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $23–35
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Montreal Central Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 833 449 6444
- serviceclient@keolis.ca
- Website
- orleansexpress.com
Bus from Ottawa to Montréal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Montreal to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Montreal to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–130
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $35–130
- Flexible
- $65–130
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Montreal to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Montreal to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 866-307-0002
- info@autobusmaheux.qc.ca
- Website
- autobusmaheux.com
Bus from Ottawa, ON - CENTRE-VILLE/DOWNTOWN to Montréal, QC - GARE D'AUTOCARS
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $37–41
- Book at
- https://maheux.betterez.com/cart/56532ac09ee1bffd2501c6c8
- Website
- https://autobusmaheux.qc.ca/?lang=en
- Adult
- $37–41
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