There are 6 ways to get from Lake George to Ottawa by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Lake George to Saratoga Springsbus
- Take the bus from Saratoga Springs to Montrealbus
- Take the train from Montréal to Ottawatrain
9h 48m$103–359Drive 344.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Lake George to Ottawacar 344.3 km
4h 43m$70–101Train
- Take the train from Fort Edward Amtrak to Montreal Central Stationtrain Adirondack
- Take the train from Montréal to Ottawatrain VIA Rail
10h 48m$172–485Bus
- Take the bus from Lake George to Saratoga Springsbus
- Take the bus from Saratoga Springs to Montrealbus
- Take the bus from Montreal to Ottawabus
11h 3m$104–180Train via Ridge Street Terminal
- Take the train from Fort Edward Amtrak to St-Lambert Amtrak Stationtrain Adirondack
- Take the train from Saint-Lambert to Ottawatrain VIA Rail
13h 50m$109–409Train, bus
- Take the train from Fort Edward Amtrak to Montreal Central Stationtrain Adirondack
- Take the bus from Montréal to Ottawabus FlixBus 2730
14h 15m$94–209
Lake George to Ottawa by bus, subway, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lake George to Ottawa is to drive which costs $65 - $110 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Lake George to Ottawa is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs $65 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake George to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Lake George and arriving at Ottawa via Saratoga Springs and Montreal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Lake George to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Fort Edward Amtrak and arriving at Ottawa via Montréal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.
The distance between Lake George and Ottawa is 545 km. The road distance is 344.3 km.
The best way to get from Lake George to Ottawa without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 48m and costs $100 - $360.
It takes approximately 9h 48m to get from Lake George to Ottawa, including transfers.
Lake George to Ottawa bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Lake George station.
Lake George to Ottawa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fort Edward Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Lake George to Ottawa is to train which takes 10h 48m and costs $170 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $180 and takes 11h 3m.
What companies run services between Lake George, NY, USA and Ottawa, ON, Canada?
You can take a vehicle from Lake George to Ottawa via Fort Edward Amtrak, Montreal Central Station, and Montréal in around 10h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lake George to Ottawa via Saratoga Springs and Montreal in around 11h 3m.
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Montréal to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–240
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $40–130
- Business
- $85–230
- Business Plus
- $100–240
- Economy
- $45–140
- Economy Plus
- $50–150
Train from Montréal to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–240
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $40–130
- Business
- $85–230
- Business Plus
- $100–240
- Economy
- $45–140
- Economy Plus
- $50–150
Train from Saint-Lambert to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–250
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $40–130
- Business
- $90–230
- Business Plus
- $100–250
- Economy
- $45–140
- Economy Plus
- $55–150
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Lake George to Saratoga Springs
- Saver
- $18–24
- Flexible
- $24–45
Bus from Saratoga Springs to Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–170
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $45–160
- Flexible
- $85–170
Bus from Lake George to Saratoga Springs
- Saver
- $18–24
- Flexible
- $24–45
Bus from Saratoga Springs to Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–170
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $45–160
- Flexible
- $85–170
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Booking & Getting There
Lake George to Ottawa bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Saratoga Springs station.
Lake George to Ottawa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Montreal Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake George to Ottawa is 344 km. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Lake George to Ottawa.
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