HUB hero image

How to Travel from

Ottawa to Watkins Glen

by Plane, Train, Route or Car

Ottawa
→
+0 →
Watkins Glen
Transport search to Watkins Glen
Simply select points
A and B, and we will create
a convenient route for you 👍
Canada United States of America Ottawa Watkins Glen
Ottawa
→
+0 →
Watkins Glen
Building a composite car route
Simply select points
A and B, and we will create
a convenient route for you 👍
To build a composite route, click the "Add point" button.
You can also move and delete intermediate points.
Cheapest
Best Offer!
Car
5 h 4 min
438 km.
from $24
Composite Route Car Only
Schedule

Ottawa, Canada → Watkins Glen, United States of America

All
04 Apr 2026
April 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
May 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
June 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
July 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
August 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
September 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
October 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
November 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
December 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
January 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
February 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
March 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
All days
05 Apr, Sun
06 Apr, Mon
07 Apr, Tue
08 Apr, Wed
09 Apr, Thu

Seven ways to Travel from Ottawa to Watkins Glen

Composite routes from Ottawa to Watkins Glen

Cheapest
5 h 4 min
Car
438 km.
from $24
Other
19 h 21 min
348 km.
from $120.70
13 h 58 min
348 km.
from $199.52
14 h 6 min
Train
348 km.
from $158.67
15 h 10 min
348 km.
from $96
16 h 24 min
Train, Bus
348 km.
from $220.99

Transport providers

Airlines

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Ithaca
Ave. Duration:
4h 27m
Frequency:
Monday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$267.17–$1,081.42

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Toronto to Canadian
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.72–$89.06
Train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Rochester
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$13.99–$89.06

VIA Rail

Phone:
+1 888 842-7245
Website:
viarail.ca/en
Train from Ottawa to Toronto
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$47.07–$114.50
Train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Rochester
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.90–$95.42
Train from Toronto Union Station to Rochester
Ave. Duration:
5h 14m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.08–$101.78

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Toronto to Buffalo
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.63–$89.06

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Buffalo, NY to Corning,
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$13.99–$61.07
Bus from Ottawa to Toronto
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$25.45–$95.42
Bus from Toronto to Buffalo
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.09–$54.71
Bus from Buffalo to Corning
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$15.27–$63.61
Bus from Scarborough Centre to Ithaca
Ave. Duration:
8h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$27.99–$101.78

OurBus

Phone:
+1-844-800-6828
Email:
Website:
ourbus.com
Bus from Buffalo, NY to Corning,
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.63–$58.52

Rider Express

Phone:
1-833-583-3636
Email:
Website:
riderexpress.ca/
Bus from Ottawa, ON - 1300 St. Laurent Blvd to Scarborough,
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$76.34–$101.78

Megabus Canada

Phone:
1-866-488-4452
Email:
Website:
ca.megabus.com/
Bus from Toronto, ON to Buffalo
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.63–$61.07
Bus from Ottawa, ON - 1300 St. Laurent Blvd to Scarborough,
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.63–$66.16

Trailways

Phone:
+1 800-858-8555
Website:
trailways.com
Bus from Rochester, Ny to Ithaca
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$27.99–$58.52
Bus from Rochester to Corning,
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.35–$69.97

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Watkins Glen?

The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Watkins Glen is to drive which costs $59.78 - $92.39 and takes 5h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ottawa to Watkins Glen?

The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Watkins Glen is to drive which takes 5h 5m and costs $59.78 - $92.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Ottawa and Watkins Glen?

No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa to Watkins Glen. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at 12th St & Porter St via Toronto, Buffalo and Transportation Center - Corning. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 10m.

How far is it from Ottawa to Watkins Glen?

The distance between Ottawa and Watkins Glen is 384 km. The road distance is 437.6 km.

How do I travel from Ottawa to Watkins Glen without a car?

The best way to get from Ottawa to Watkins Glen without a car is to train and bus via Rochester which takes 13h 58m and costs $130.43 - $369.57 .

How long does it take to get from Ottawa to Watkins Glen?

It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Ottawa to Watkins Glen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ottawa to Watkins Glen bus from?

Ottawa to Watkins Glen bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ottawa station.

Bus or fly from Ottawa to Watkins Glen?

The best way to get from Ottawa to Watkins Glen is to fly which takes 8h 19m and costs $293.48 - $760.87 . Alternatively, you can bus via Buffalo, which costs $42.39 - $217.39 and takes 15h 10m.

Where does the Ottawa to Watkins Glen bus arrive?

Ottawa to Watkins Glen bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Toronto station.

Can I drive from Ottawa to Watkins Glen?

Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to Watkins Glen is 438 km. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Ottawa to Watkins Glen.

Where can I stay near Watkins Glen?

There are 76+ hotels available in Watkins Glen. Prices start at $61.22 per night.
→
+0 →
Transport search
Transport search