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How to get fromOttawa to Erie, PAby train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Ottawa to Erie, PA by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the bus from Toronto to Eriebus bus FlixBus 2526
    10h 14m
    $101–267

  2. Bus via Toronto

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Waller St at Laurier Ave to Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floorbus bus 2730
    2. Take the bus from Toronto to Eriebus bus FlixBus 2526
    11h 35m
    $35–104

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalotrain train
    3. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Erie Stationtrain train
    12h 28m
    $127–447

  4. Drive  400.5 mi

    1. Drive from Ottawa to Erie, PAcar car 400.5 mi
    8h 4m
    $92–133

  5. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Toronto Island Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)plane plane YOW - YTZ
    2. Take the bus from Toronto to Eriebus bus
    8h 29m
    $161–418

  6. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Torontobus bus FlixBus 2700 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Toronto to Eriebus bus FlixBus 2526
    11h 15m
    $68–104

  7. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane plane YOW - YYZ
    2. Take the bus from Toronto to Eriebus bus
    8h 54m
    $122–437

  8. Bus to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from 600 Cumberland St, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N7 to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane plane YUL - YYZ
    3. Take the bus from Toronto to Eriebus bus
    10h 35m
    $148–460

Ottawa to Erie, PA by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration10h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 465.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 14m

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Erie, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Ottawa to Erie, PA via Toronto Union Station, Buffalo Depew Station, and Erie Station in around 12h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ottawa to Erie via Toronto in around 11h 15m.

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