There are 6 ways to get from Utica to Ottawa by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), 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 Utica, NY to Albany, NYbus
- Take the bus from Albany to Montrealbus
- Take the bus from Montreal, QC - 1597 Rue St-Hubert to Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland Stbus
10h 40m$119–169Drive 299.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Utica to Ottawacar 299.6 km
4h 12m$59–85Train
- Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Schenectadytrain
- Take the train from Schenectady to Montreal Central Stationtrain
- Take the train from Montréal to Ottawatrain
13h 31m$116–302Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Utica, NY to Syracuse Airport, NYbus
- Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane SYR - YOW
7h 47m$161–874Bus via Albany
- Take the bus from Utica to Albanybus 253
- Take the bus from Albany to Longueuilbus
- Take the bus from Montréal, QC - GARE D'AUTOCARS to Ottawa, ON - CENTRE-VILLE/DOWNTOWNbus
12h 40m$130–332Train via Toronto
- Take the train from Utica to Toronto Union Stationtrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawatrain VIA Rail
13h 41m$120–283
Utica to Ottawa by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Utica to Ottawa is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Utica to Ottawa is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Utica to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Utica, NY and arriving at Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland St via Albany and Montreal, QC - 1597 Rue St-Hubert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Utica station to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Utica Amtrak Station and arriving at Ottawa via Schenectady and Montréal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 31m.
The distance between Utica and Ottawa is 690 km. The road distance is 299.6 km.
The best way to get from Utica to Ottawa without a car is to bus which takes 10h 40m and costs $110 - $170.
It takes approximately 10h 40m to get from Utica to Ottawa, including transfers.
Utica to Ottawa bus services, operated by OurBus, depart from Utica, NY station.
Utica to Ottawa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Utica Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Utica to Ottawa is to bus which takes 10h 40m and costs $110 - $170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $310 and takes 13h 31m.
What companies run services between Utica, NY, USA and Ottawa, ON, Canada?
You can take a bus from Utica, NY to Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland St via Albany, Montreal, and Montreal, QC - 1597 Rue St-Hubert in around 10h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Utica Amtrak Station to Ottawa via Schenectady, Montreal Central Station, and Montréal in around 13h 31m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–900
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Utica Amtrak Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Schenectady to Montreal Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Utica Amtrak Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–120
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $28–120
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $28–85
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $26–45
Train from Montréal to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–120
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $35–120
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $35–90
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $30–50
Train from Utica to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $75–150
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $75–120
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $65–85
Train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–140
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $70–140
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $70–120
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $55–80
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Utica, NY to Albany, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $27–35
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
Bus from Utica, NY to Syracuse Airport, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $27–70
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Albany to Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- 514-228-2303
- info@tourexpress.ca
- Website
- tourexpress.ca
Bus from Montreal, QC - 1597 Rue St-Hubert to Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- https://tourexpress.ca/
- Schedules at
- https://tourexpress.ca/bus-schedule
- Book at
- https://tourexpress.betterez.com/cart/6215c65b8170b20e46af9ff2/reservation/6215c65c8170b20e46af9ff3
- Adult
- $27–40
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Utica to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–80
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $29–75
- Flexible
- $60–80
Bus from Albany to Longueuil
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–190
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $45–180
- Flexible
- $90–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Utica to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 866-307-0002
- info@autobusmaheux.qc.ca
- Website
- autobusmaheux.com
Bus from Montréal, QC - GARE D'AUTOCARS to Ottawa, ON - CENTRE-VILLE/DOWNTOWN
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $51–57
- Book at
- https://maheux.betterez.com/cart/56532ac09ee1bffd2501c6c8
- Website
- https://autobusmaheux.qc.ca/?lang=en
- Adult
- $51–57
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More Questions & Answers
Utica to Ottawa bus services, operated by OurBus, arrive at Albany, NY station.
Utica to Ottawa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.
Yes, the driving distance between Utica to Ottawa is 300 km. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Utica to Ottawa.
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