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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Ottawa is to bus via Syracuse which costs $160 - $320 and takes 23h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Ottawa is to fly which takes 4h 58m and costs $170 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Ottawa?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Colonial Heights, VA - 961 Temple Ave and arriving at Ottawa via New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Ottawa?

No, there is no direct train from Chester station to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Petersburg Amtrak Station and arriving at Ottawa via Washington Union Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Montréal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 45m.

How far is it from Chester to Ottawa?

The distance between Chester and Ottawa is 917 km. The road distance is 1067.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Ottawa without a car is to bus and train which takes 15h 8m and costs $260 - $480.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Chester to Ottawa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Ottawa bus from?

Chester to Ottawa bus services, operated by CoachRun, depart from Colonial Heights, VA - 961 Temple Ave station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Ottawa train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Chester to Ottawa?

The best way to get from Chester to Ottawa is to fly which takes 4h 58m and costs $170 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $410 - $1,000 and takes 22h 45m, you could also bus, which costs $190 - $320 and takes 17h 23m.

Where does the Chester to Ottawa bus arrive?

Chester to Ottawa bus services, operated by CoachRun, arrive at New York, NY - 201 West x 37th St station.

Where does the Chester to Ottawa train arrive?

Chester to Ottawa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Chester to Ottawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Ottawa is 1068 km. It takes approximately 12h 31m to drive from Chester to Ottawa.

How do I get a train ticket from Chester to Ottawa?

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There are 7 ways to get from Chester to Ottawa by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane RIC - YOW
4h 58m
$176–677
Bus via Syracuse
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Petersburg Transportation Center to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Scranton Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Scranton Bus Station to Syracuse Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ottawabus
23h 39m
$165–314
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Ottawabus
15h 8m
$268–480
Train
1. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Montreal Central Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Montréal to Ottawatrain
22h 45m
$411–979
Drive 1,067.6 km
1. Drive from Chester to Ottawacar 1,067.6 km
12h 31m
$211–305
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Carolinian / ...
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Ottawabus FlixBus 2678
17h 12m
$286–549
Bus
1. Take the bus from Colonial Heights, VA - 961 Temple Ave to New York, NY - 201 West x 37th Stbus Charlotte
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Ottawabus FlixBus 2678
17h 23m
$191–317

Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) flights

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Distance: 917.2 km
Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Chester, VA, USA and Ottawa, ON, Canada?

United Airlines flies from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chester to Ottawa via Petersburg Amtrak Station, Washington Union Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Montreal Central Station, and Montréal in around 22h 45m.

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