There are 6 ways to get from Newark to Ottawa by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport
best- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane EWR - YOW
4h 27m$216–611Bus via Ottawa (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Montrealbus FlixBus N2679 / ...
- Take the bus from Montreal to Ottawabus FlixBus 2730
15h 2m$111–190Bus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Montrealbus
- Take the bus from Montreal to Ottawabus
14h 39m$141–258Train
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Montreal Central Stationtrain Adirondack
- Take the train from Montréal to Ottawatrain VIA Rail
16h 22m$173–1,312Drive 635.9 km
- Drive from Newark to Ottawacar 635.9 km
8h 30m$129–186Fly from Laguardia Airport
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane LGA - YOW
7h 30m$259–942
Newark to Ottawa by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Newark to Ottawa is to bus via Ottawa which costs $110 - $190 and takes 15h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Newark to Ottawa is to fly which takes 4h 27m and costs $210 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Ottawa via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Montreal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Newark station to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Ottawa via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Montréal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 22m.
The distance between Newark and Ottawa is 552 km. The road distance is 635.9 km.
The best way to get from Newark to Ottawa without a car is to bus which takes 14h 39m and costs $140 - $260.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Newark to Ottawa, including transfers.
Newark to Ottawa bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Ottawa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Newark to Ottawa is to fly which takes 4h 27m and costs $210 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $260 and takes 14h 39m, you could also train, which costs $170 - $1,400 and takes 16h 22m.
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) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Ottawa via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Montreal in around 14h 39m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–500
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Montreal Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–320
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–35
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $11–35
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Booking & Getting There
Newark to Ottawa bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Newark to Ottawa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Montreal Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Ottawa is 636 km. It takes approximately 8h 30m to drive from Newark to Ottawa.
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