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There are 8 ways to get from Amherst to Ottawa by shuttle, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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  1. Shuttle to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Buffalo Airport to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1shuttle bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane YYZ - YOW
    4h 52m
    $293–760

  2. Bus via Syracuse

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0215 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ottawabus bus FlixBus 2678
    8h 53m
    $78–203

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Canadian Border to Torontotrain train Maple Leaf
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawatrain train VIA Rail
    8h 16m
    $141–404

  4. Drive 495 km

    1. Drive from Amherst to Ottawacar car 495 km
    6h 19m
    $98–142

  5. Drive, train to John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Amherst to Niagara Falls GOcar car
    2. Take the train from Niagara Falls GO to West Harbour GOtrain train
    3. Fly from John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane YHM - YOW
    5h 17m
    $156–984

  6. Shuttle to Toronto Island Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Buffalo Airport to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1shuttle bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane YTZ - YOW
    5h 38m
    $342–773

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Torontobus bus Greyhound US0215
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawatrain train VIA Rail
    10h 28m
    $123–363

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Torontobus bus Adt N816 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Toronto to Ottawabus bus Tor-Ott
    11h 57m
    $88–223

Amherst to Ottawa by bus and foot

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration8h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 551 km
  • Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Amherst, NY, USA and Ottawa, ON, Canada?

You can take a vehicle from Amherst to Ottawa via Canadian Border and Toronto Union Station in around 8h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main Street & Jersey Left to Ottawa via Wilkeson Way & LaRivere Drive, Buffalo, and Syracuse Bus Station in around 8h 53m.

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