There are 4 ways to get from Ottawa to Utica by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland St to Montreal, QC - 1597 Rue St-Hubertbus
- Take the bus from Montreal to Albanybus
- Take the bus from Albany to Uticabus
10h 45m$86–152Drive 187.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ottawa to Uticacar 187.1 mi
4h 14m$43–62Train
- Take the train from Ottawa to Montréaltrain
- Take the train from Montreal Central Station to Schenectadytrain
- Take the train from Schenectady to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain
12h 40m$82–230Bus, train
- Take the bus from Gatineau to Montréalbus
- Take the bus from Montreal to Burlington Downtown Transit Ctrbus
- Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to AMTRAK Station Rensselaerbus 7
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain
14h 47m$107–220
Ottawa to Utica by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Utica is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Utica is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa to Utica. However, there are services departing from Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland St and arriving at Utica via Montreal and Albany. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Utica station. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Utica Amtrak Station via Montreal Central Station and Schenectady. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.
The distance between Ottawa and Utica is 435 miles. The road distance is 188.2 miles.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Utica without a car is to bus which takes 10h 45m and costs $85 - $160.
It takes approximately 10h 45m to get from Ottawa to Utica, including transfers.
Ottawa to Utica bus services, operated by Tour Express, depart from Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland St station.
Ottawa to Utica train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Utica is to bus which takes 10h 45m and costs $85 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $230 and takes 12h 40m.
What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Utica, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland St to Utica via Montreal, QC - 1597 Rue St-Hubert, Montreal, and Albany in around 10h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ottawa to Utica Amtrak Station via Montréal, Montreal Central Station, and Schenectady in around 12h 40m.
- 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
- $23–40
Train from Schenectady to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–85
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $20–85
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $20–65
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $19–35
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–85
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $23–85
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $23–65
- 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 Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Schenectady to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–55
- 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–27
- Website
- https://tourexpress.ca/
- Schedules at
- https://tourexpress.ca/bus-schedule
- Book at
- https://tourexpress.betterez.com/cart/6215c65b8170b20e46af9ff2/reservation/6215c65c8170b20e46af9ff3
- Adult
- $19–27
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Montreal to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Albany to Utica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–55
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $21–55
- Flexible
- $40–55
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Albany to Utica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $22–30
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Montreal to Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 844- 888-7267
- info@vttranslines.com
- Website
- vttranslines.com
Bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to AMTRAK Station Rensselaer
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–40
- Website
- https://vttranslines.com
- Book at
- https://vttranslines.com/buy-tickets-now/
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More Questions & Answers
Ottawa to Utica bus services, operated by Tour Express, arrive at Montreal, QC - 1597 Rue St-Hubert station.
Ottawa to Utica train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Montréal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to Utica is 188 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Ottawa to Utica.
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