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How to get fromOttawa to Schenectadyby bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Ottawa to Schenectady by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train via Syracuse

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2678
    2. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Schenectadytrain train Empire Service / ...
    7h 37m
    $49–131

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2678
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse to Schenectadybus bus Adt A253 / ...
    7h 55m
    $40–81

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Montréaltrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the train from Montreal Central Station to Schenectadytrain train Adirondack
    10h 28m
    $84–226

  4. Drive 251 mi

    1. Drive from Ottawa to Schenectadycar car 251 mi
    5h 48m
    $58–83

  5. Fly to Albany County Airport

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane YOW - ALB
    7h 43m
    $117–607

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Montréalbus bus Montréal - Ottawa
    2. Take the train from Montreal Central Station to Schenectadytrain train Adirondack
    11h 14m
    $96–188

  7. Fly to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane plane YOW - YUL
    2. Take the train from Montreal Central Station to Schenectadytrain train
    10h 53m
    $236–896

  8. Fly to Boston Logan Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane YOW - BOS
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Schenectadybus bus
    9h 9m
    $178–590

Ottawa to Schenectady by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration7h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Schenectady, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Ottawa to Schenectady via Montréal and Montreal Central Station in around 10h 28m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Air Canada, and American Airlines fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Albany County Airport (ALB) every 4 hours.

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