There are 7 ways to get from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Boston by plane, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or rideshare
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 Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
best- Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane YOW - BOS
1h 30m$160–600Drive to Massena International Airport-Richards Field, fly
cheapest- Drive from Ottawa-Airport-YOW to Massena International Airport-Richards Field (MSS)car
- Fly from Massena International Airport-Richards Field (MSS) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane MSS - BOS
2h 54m$56–314Bus
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Montréalbus Montréal - Ottawa
- Take the bus from Montreal to Bostonbus Greyhound US0260
12h 8m$78–138Train
- Take the train from Ottawa to Montréaltrain
- Take the train from Montreal Central Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Bostontrain
18h 25m$168–483Bus via Ottawa, ON - ST-LAURENT/COVENTRY
- Take the bus from Ottawa, ON - ST-LAURENT/COVENTRY to Montréal, QC - GARE D'AUTOCARSbus Ottawa
- Take the bus from Montreal to Bostonbus Greyhound US0260
13h 3m$85–135Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Ottawa-YOW to Boston400 mi
8h 4mDrive 400 mi
- Drive from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Bostoncar 400 mi
8h 4m$92–133
Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Boston by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Boston is to bus which costs $75 - $140 and takes 12h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Boston is to fly which takes 1h 30m and costs $160 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Boston. However, there are services departing from Airport / Aéroport and arriving at Boston via Ottawa and Montreal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Boston. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Boston via Montreal Central Station and Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 25m.
The distance between Ottawa Airport (YOW) and Boston is 311 miles. The road distance is 402.3 miles.
The best way to get from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Boston without a car is to bus which takes 12h 8m and costs $75 - $140.
It takes approximately 1h 30m to fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS), including transfers and time at the airport.
Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Boston bus services, operated by Orléans Express, depart from Ottawa station.
Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Boston train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.
The best way to get from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Boston is to fly which takes 1h 30m and costs $160 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $140 and takes 12h 8m, you could also train, which costs $160 - $490 and takes 18h 25m.
What companies run services between Ottawa Airport (YOW), Canada and Boston, MA, USA?
Porter Airlines, Air Canada, and United Airlines fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Airport / Aéroport to Boston via Tremblay A, Ottawa, Montréal, and Montreal in around 12h 8m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
- Website
- boutiqueair.com
Flights from Massena International Airport-Richards Field to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
- Website
- flyporter.com
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–600
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Ottawa to Montréal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Montreal Central Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 833 449 6444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Orleans Express
Bus from Ottawa to Montréal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Orleans Express
- Adult
- $30–45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Montreal to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Montreal to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Montreal to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Montreal to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 866-307-0002
- [email protected]
- Website
- Autobus Maheux - English
Bus from Ottawa, ON - ST-LAURENT/COVENTRY to Montréal, QC - GARE D'AUTOCARS
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $37–42
- Book at
- Autobus Maheux Bookings
- Website
- Autobus Maheux - English
- Adult
- $37–42
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Airport to Boston Logan Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 30m.
Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Boston bus services, operated by Orléans Express, arrive at Montréal station.
Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Boston train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Montréal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Boston is 402 miles. It takes approximately 8h 4m to drive from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Boston.
Porter Airlines, United Airlines and Air Canada offer flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Airport to Boston Logan Airport Airport.
There are 1507+ hotels available in Boston.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Ottawa Airport (YOW) and Boston. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.