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

The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Ottawa is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 9h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Altoona to Ottawa is to bus and fly which takes 9h 2m and costs $100 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Altoona and Ottawa?

No, there is no direct bus from Altoona station to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at Ottawa via State College, Pa, Port Authority Bus Terminal and Montreal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Altoona and Ottawa?

No, there is no direct train from Altoona station to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Altoona Amtrak Station and arriving at Lyon O-Train West / Ouest via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Montréal and Tremblay O-Train West / Ouest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 8m.

How far is it from Altoona to Ottawa?

The distance between Altoona and Ottawa is 695 km. The road distance is 692.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Altoona to Ottawa without a car is to bus via New York which takes 20h 38m and costs $210 - $340.

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

It takes approximately 10h 27m to get from Altoona to Ottawa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Altoona to Ottawa bus from?

Altoona to Ottawa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Altoona to Ottawa train from?

Altoona to Ottawa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Altoona Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Altoona to Ottawa?

The best way to get from Altoona to Ottawa is to bus via New York which takes 20h 38m and costs $210 - $340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $550 - $1,100 and takes 23h 8m.

Where does the Altoona to Ottawa bus arrive?

Altoona to Ottawa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at State College Bus Station.

Where does the Altoona to Ottawa train arrive?

Altoona to Ottawa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Altoona to Ottawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Ottawa is 693 km. It takes approximately 9h 2m to drive from Altoona to Ottawa.

How do I get a bus ticket from Altoona to Ottawa?

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There are 6 ways to get from Altoona to Ottawa by train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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Train to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane JST - YOW
10h 27m
$144–624
Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane SCE - YOW
9h 2m
$108–578
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from State College, Pa to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Montrealbus
4. Take the bus from Montreal to Ottawabus
20h 38m
$216–336
Train
1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Montreal Central Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Montréal to Ottawatrain
23h 8m
$584–1,087
Drive 692.7 km
1. Drive from Altoona to Ottawacar 692.7 km
9h 2m
$138–200
Bus
1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from State College to DuBoisbus
3. Take the bus from DuBois to Buffalobus
4. Take the bus from Buffalo to Niagara Falls Canadabus
5. Take the bus from Niagara Falls Canada to Ottawabus
21h 35m
$160–360

Altoona to Ottawa by bus

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20h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 694.7 km
Duration: 10h 27m

What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Ottawa, ON, Canada?

You can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Ottawa via State College, Pa, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Montreal in around 20h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Lyon O-Train West / Ouest via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Montreal Central Station, Montréal, Ottawa, and Tremblay O-Train West / Ouest in around 23h 8m.

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