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How to get fromErie to Ottawaby bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Erie to Torontobus bus FlixBus 2526
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawatrain train VIA Rail
    10h 29m
    $140–380

  2. Bus via Toronto

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Erie to Torontobus bus FlixBus 2526
    2. Take the bus from Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floor to Waller St at Laurier Avebus bus 2730
    11h 20m
    $50–145

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Erie to Torontobus bus FlixBus 2526
    2. Take the bus from Toronto to Ottawabus bus FlixBus 2700 / ...
    10h 45m
    $95–150

  4. Drive  639 km

    1. Drive from Erie to Ottawacar car 639 km
    8h 10m
    $130–187

  5. Bus to Toronto Island Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Erie to Torontobus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane YTZ - YOW
    7h 25m
    $224–614

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Buffalo to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawatrain train
    12h 32m
    $172–637

  7. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Erie to Torontobus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane YYZ - YOW
    7h 52m
    $164–614

Erie to Ottawa by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration10h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 749.1 km
  • Duration: 10h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Erie to Ottawa via Toronto in around 10h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Erie Station to Ottawa via Buffalo and Toronto Union Station in around 12h 32m.

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