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How to get fromOttawa to Bostonby car, plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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

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  1. Drive to Massena International Airport-Richards Field, fly

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    1. Drive from Ottawa to Massena International Airport-Richards Field (MSS)car car
    2. Fly from Massena International Airport-Richards Field (MSS) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane MSS - BOS
    2h 53m
    $62–354

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Montréaltrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the bus from Montreal to Bostonbus bus Greyhound US0260
    10h 26m
    $78–251

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Montréaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Montreal Central Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Bostontrain train
    16h 57m
    $130–428

  4. Drive  401.1 mi

    1. Drive from Ottawa to Bostoncar car 401.1 mi
    8h 3m
    $92–133

  5. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane YOW - BOS
    3h 52m
    $153–553

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Montrealbus bus FlixBus 2730
    2. Take the bus from Montreal to Bostonbus bus Greyhound US0260
    11h 25m
    $77–124

Ottawa to Boston by train, subway, and bus

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration10h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 333.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Boston, MA, USA?

You can take a train from Ottawa to Boston via Montréal, Montreal Central Station, and Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station in around 16h 57m. Alternatively, Porter Airlines, Air Canada, and United Airlines fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) every 4 hours.

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