There are 7 ways to get from Ottawa to Cornell University by train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, or plane
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 via Rochester
best- Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floor to Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Rochestertrain
- Take the bus from Rochester to Ithacabus 231
12h 31m$126–506Drive 237.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ottawa to Cornell Universitycar 237.1 mi
4h 44m$55–79Bus
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Montrealbus
- Take the bus from Montreal to Albanybus
- Take the bus from Albany to Cornell University West Campusbus
14h 5m$93–148Fly
- Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH)plane YOW - ITH
8h 18m$73–413Train, bus
- Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Syracusetrain
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithacabus
14h 17m$148–461Train, bus #2
- Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain VIA Rail
- Take the bus from Toronto to Ithacabus FlixBus 2685 / ...
14h 27m$115–300Bus via Toronto
- Take the bus from Waller St at Laurier Ave to Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floorbus
- Take the bus from Toronto to Rochesterbus
- Take the bus from Rochester to Ithacabus 231
14h 44m$59–227
Ottawa to Cornell University by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Cornell University is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 4h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Cornell University is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa to Cornell University. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Cornell University West Campus via Montreal and Albany. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 5m.
The distance between Ottawa and Cornell University is 547 miles. The road distance is 238.5 miles.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Cornell University without a car is to train and bus via Rochester which takes 12h 31m and costs $120 - $550.
It takes approximately 12h 31m to get from Ottawa to Cornell University, including transfers.
Ottawa to Cornell University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ottawa station.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Cornell University is to bus which takes 14h 5m and costs $90 - $150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $70 - $420 and takes 8h 18m.
Ottawa to Cornell University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Montreal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to Cornell University is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Ottawa to Cornell University.
What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Cornell University, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Ottawa to Cornell University via Montreal, Albany, and Cornell University West Campus in around 14h 5m. Alternatively, United Airlines and Air Canada fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) 4 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport via Toronto, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport via Newark, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–230
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $70–180
- Business
- $110–220
- Business Plus
- $120–230
- Economy
- $80–180
- Economy Plus
- $90–190
Train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–170
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $25–80
- Business
- $55–160
- Business Plus
- $65–170
- Economy
- $28–85
- Economy Plus
- $30–95
Train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–230
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $70–180
- Business
- $110–220
- Business Plus
- $120–230
- Economy
- $80–180
- Economy Plus
- $90–190
Train from Toronto Union Station to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–220
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $65–170
- Business
- $100–210
- Business Plus
- $110–220
- Economy
- $75–170
- Economy Plus
- $85–180
Train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–230
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $70–180
- Business
- $110–220
- Business Plus
- $120–230
- Economy
- $80–180
- Economy Plus
- $90–190
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 866 488 4452
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floor to Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–55
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult Advanced Booking
- $7–45
- Adult Standard
- $16–55
Bus from Waller St at Laurier Ave to Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floor
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–60
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult Advanced Booking
- $7–45
- Adult Standard
- $50–60
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Rochester to Ithaca
- Saver
- $20–55
- Flexible
- $40–55
Bus from Toronto to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–110
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $30–100
- Flexible
- $55–110
Bus from Rochester to Ithaca
- Saver
- $20–55
- Flexible
- $40–55
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- 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 Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Albany to Cornell University West Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Toronto to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- 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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