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499 km.
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Six ways to Travel from Schenectady to Ottawa

Composite routes from Schenectady to Ottawa

Cheapest
5 h 28 min
Car
499 km.
from $27
Fastest
1 h 9 min
Plane
Other
5 h 28 min
Rideshare
499 km.
from $18.98
10 h 31 min
320 km.
from $117.78
11 h 9 min
320 km.
from $141.41
10 h 59 min
Train, Plane
320 km.
from $320.05

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Canada

Website:
aircanada.com
Plane from Albany County Airport to Ottawa
Ave. Duration:
9h 29m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$280.65–$1,148.12
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Ottawa
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$293.41–$1,403.25

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Albany County Airport to Ottawa
Ave. Duration:
4h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.62–$956.76

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Schenectady to Montreal
Ave. Duration:
8h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.62–$127.57

VIA Rail

Phone:
+1 888 842-7245
Website:
viarail.ca/en
Train from Montréal to Ottawa
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.51–$95.68

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Montreal
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.86–$153.08

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Montreal
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.96–$89.30

Orléans Express

Phone:
+1 833 449 6444
Email:
Website:
orleansexpress.com
Bus from Montréal to Ottawa
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$35.72–$49.75

Trailways

Phone:
+1 800-858-8555
Website:
trailways.com
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Montreal
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$53.58–$121.19

Tour Express

Phone:
514-228-2303
Email:
Website:
tourexpress.ca/
Bus from Montreal, QC - 1597 Rue St-Hubert to Ottawa,
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.79–$30.62

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Ottawa?

The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Ottawa is to bus which costs $38.04 - $163.04 and takes 10h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Schenectady to Ottawa?

The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Ottawa is to drive which takes 5h 26m and costs $65.22 - $103.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Schenectady and Ottawa?

No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady station to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Veterans Park Station - State St & Veeder Ave and arriving at Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland St via Albany Bus Terminal, NY and Montreal, QC - 1597 Rue St-Hubert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Schenectady and Ottawa?

No, there is no direct train from Schenectady to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Ottawa via Montréal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.

How far is it from Schenectady to Ottawa?

The distance between Schenectady and Ottawa is 589 km. The road distance is 498.5 km.

How do I travel from Schenectady to Ottawa without a car?

The best way to get from Schenectady to Ottawa without a car is to bus which takes 10h 31m and costs $38.04 - $163.04 .

How long does it take to get from Schenectady to Ottawa?

It takes approximately 10h 31m to get from Schenectady to Ottawa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Schenectady to Ottawa bus from?

Schenectady to Ottawa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.

Where do I catch the Schenectady to Ottawa train from?

Schenectady to Ottawa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.

Train, bus or fly from Schenectady to Ottawa?

The best way to get from Schenectady to Ottawa is to bus which takes 10h 31m and costs $38.04 - $163.04 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $47.83 - $195.65 and takes 11h 9m, you could also fly, which costs $173.91 - $815.22 and takes 8h 32m.

Where does the Schenectady to Ottawa bus arrive?

Schenectady to Ottawa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Montreal station.

Where does the Schenectady to Ottawa train arrive?

Schenectady to Ottawa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Montreal Central Station.

Can I drive from Schenectady to Ottawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Ottawa is 498 km. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Schenectady to Ottawa.

Where can I stay near Ottawa?

There are 248+ hotels available in Ottawa. Prices start at $48.91 per night.
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