There are 7 ways to get from Buffalo to Ottawa by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, car, plane, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Buffalo to Torontobus FlixBus 2685 / ...
- Take the bus from Toronto to Ottawabus FlixBus 2700 / ...
9h 30m$78–127Bus via Toronto
cheapest- Take the bus from Buffalo to Torontobus Adt N816-D / ...
- Take the bus from Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floor to Waller St at Laurier Avebus 2730
9h 30m$42–175Train
- Take the train from Buffalo to Toronto Union Stationtrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawatrain VIA Rail
9h 50m$141–556Drive 504.8 km
- Drive from Buffalo to Ottawacar 504.8 km
6h 26m$103–148Train to Toronto Island Airport, fly
- Take the train from Buffalo to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane YTZ - YOW
6h 46m$225–790Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Mississaugabus
- Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane YYZ - YOW
5h 37m$162–638Train, train to John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Buffalo to Niagara Fallstrain
- Take the train from Niagara Falls GO to West Harbour GOtrain
- Fly from John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane YHM - YOW
7h 7m$130–772
Buffalo to Ottawa by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Ottawa is to bus which costs $75 - $130 and takes 9h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Ottawa is to bus and fly which takes 5h 37m and costs $160 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Ottawa via Toronto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Buffalo to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Ottawa via Toronto Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.
The distance between Buffalo and Ottawa is 611 km. The road distance is 504.8 km.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Ottawa without a car is to bus which takes 9h 30m and costs $75 - $130.
It takes approximately 9h 30m to get from Buffalo to Ottawa, including transfers.
Buffalo to Ottawa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Buffalo station.
Buffalo to Ottawa train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Buffalo station.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Ottawa is to bus which takes 9h 30m and costs $75 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $600 and takes 9h 50m.
What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Ottawa, ON, Canada?
You can take a bus from Buffalo to Ottawa via Toronto in around 9h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Buffalo to Ottawa via Toronto Union Station in around 9h 50m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–420
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Buffalo to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–240
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $40–120
- Business
- $85–230
- Business Plus
- $100–240
- Economy
- $45–130
- Economy Plus
- $50–140
Train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–320
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $100–250
- Business
- $150–310
- Business Plus
- $160–320
- Economy
- $110–260
- Economy Plus
- $120–270
Train from Buffalo to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–240
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $40–120
- Business
- $85–230
- Business Plus
- $100–240
- Economy
- $45–130
- Economy Plus
- $50–140
Train from Buffalo to Niagara Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–200
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $9–60
- Business
- $50–190
- Business Plus
- $65–200
- Economy
- $10–70
- Economy Plus
- $12–80
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Buffalo to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Toronto to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Buffalo to Ottawa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Toronto station.
Buffalo to Ottawa train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Toronto Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo to Ottawa is 505 km. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from Buffalo to Ottawa.
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