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

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There are 6 ways to get from Newark to Ottawa by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane EWR - YOW
    4h 32m
    $219–613

  2. Bus via Ottawa (Flixbus)

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    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Montrealbus bus FlixBus N2679 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Montreal to Ottawabus bus FlixBus 2730
    15h 2m
    $119–192

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 108
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Montrealbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Montreal to Ottawabus bus
    14h 38m
    $152–262

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Montreal Central Stationtrain train Adirondack
    2. Take the train from Montréal to Ottawatrain train VIA Rail
    16h 22m
    $333–1,441

  5. Drive  635.9 km

    1. Drive from Newark to Ottawacar car 635.9 km
    8h 30m
    $127–183

  6. Fly from Laguardia Airport

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane LGA - YOW
    7h 47m
    $351–995

Newark to Ottawa by bus

Calendar26Weekly Buses
Duration14h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$152Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 552.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Ottawa, ON, Canada?

Porter Airlines, United Airlines, and Air Canada fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Ottawa via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Montreal in around 14h 38m.

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