There are 4 ways to get from Ottawa to Colchester by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Ottawa to Montréaltrain VIA Rail
- Take the bus from Montreal to Burlington Downtown Transit Ctrbus Greyhound US0260
5h 46m$61–214Drive 184.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ottawa to Colchestercar 184.8 mi
4h 9m$43–62Fly, bus
- Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane YOW - YUL
- Take the bus from Montreal to Burlington Downtown Transit Ctrbus
6h$217–751Bus
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Montrealbus FlixBus 2730
- Take the bus from Montreal to Burlington Downtown Transit Ctrbus Greyhound US0260
6h 48m$61–85
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Colchester is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Colchester is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr via Montreal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
The distance between Ottawa and Colchester is 214 miles. The road distance is 185.9 miles.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Colchester without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 46m and costs $60 - $220.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Ottawa to Colchester, including transfers.
Ottawa to Colchester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ottawa station.
Ottawa to Colchester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Montreal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to Colchester is 186 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Ottawa to Colchester.
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What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Colchester, VT, USA?
You can take a bus from Ottawa to Colchester via Montreal and Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr in around 6h 48m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
- Website
- jetaviation.com
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35–290
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Ottawa to Montréal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–170
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $29–90
- Business
- $60–160
- Business Plus
- $70–170
- Economy
- $30–95
- Economy Plus
- $35–100
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Montreal to Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Montreal to Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Montreal to Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Montreal to Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Montreal to Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ottawa to Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Montreal to Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 833 449 6444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Orleans Express
Bus from Ottawa to Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Orleans Express
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