There are 6 ways to get from Montreal to Cortland by train, bus, car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Montréal to Ottawatrain
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Syracuse Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Syracuse to Cortlandbus 325
9h 1m$65–233Drive 278.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Montreal to Cortlandcar 278.8 mi
5h 15m$64–93Train, bus via Schenectady
- Take the train from Montreal Central Station to Schenectadytrain
- Take the train from Schenectady to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain
- Take the bus from Syracuse to Cortlandbus 325
12h 24m$109–336Fly, bus
- Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane YUL - SYR
- Take the bus from Syracuse to Cortlandbus
9h 35m$111–641Bus
- Take the bus from Montréal to Ottawabus
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Syracuse Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Syracuse to Cortlandbus 325
9h 35m$67–105Bus via Saratoga Springs
- Take the bus from Montreal to Saratoga Springs Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Saratoga Springs to Syracusebus
- Take the bus from Syracuse to Cortlandbus 325
15h 30m$87–346
Montreal to Cortland by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Montreal to Cortland is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Montreal to Cortland is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Montreal to Cortland. However, there are services departing from Montréal and arriving at Cortland via Ottawa and Syracuse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
The distance between Montreal and Cortland is 341 miles. The road distance is 280.5 miles.
The best way to get from Montreal to Cortland without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 1m and costs $65 - $240.
It takes approximately 9h 1m to get from Montreal to Cortland, including transfers.
Montreal to Cortland bus services, operated by Orléans Express, depart from Montréal station.
Montreal to Cortland bus services, operated by Orléans Express, arrive at Ottawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montreal to Cortland is 280 miles. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Montreal to Cortland.
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What companies run services between Montreal, QC, Canada and Cortland, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Montréal to Cortland via Ottawa and Syracuse in around 9h 35m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Montréal to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–180
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $30–90
- Business
- $60–170
- Business Plus
- $75–180
- Economy
- $30–100
- Economy Plus
- $35–110
Train from Schenectady to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–180
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $35–100
- Business
- $65–170
- Business Plus
- $80–180
- Economy
- $40–110
- Economy Plus
- $40–120
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Montreal Central Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ottawa to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ottawa to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Syracuse to Cortland
- Saver
- $14–21
- Flexible
- $20–35
Bus from Syracuse to Cortland
- Saver
- $14–21
- Flexible
- $20–35
Bus from Syracuse to Cortland
- Saver
- $14–21
- Flexible
- $20–35
Bus from Syracuse to Cortland
- Saver
- $14–21
- Flexible
- $20–35
Bus from Montreal to Saratoga Springs Train Station
- Saver
- $30–110
- Flexible
- $60–120
Bus from Saratoga Springs to Syracuse
- Saver
- $50–210
- Flexible
- $90–220
Bus from Syracuse to Cortland
- Saver
- $14–21
- Flexible
- $20–35
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Syracuse to Cortland
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Syracuse to Cortland
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Syracuse to Cortland
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Syracuse to Cortland
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Montreal to Saratoga Springs Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Syracuse to Cortland
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 833 449 6444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Orleans Express
Bus from Montréal to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Orleans Express
- Adult
- $30–45
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