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

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There are 5 ways to get from Ottawa to Hershey by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane plane YOW - MDT
    8h 36m
    $65–377

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Montrealbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Montreal to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    18h 6m
    $118–191

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Montréaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Montreal Central Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Harrisburgtrain train
    20h 16m
    $171–499

  4. Drive  426.3 mi

    1. Drive from Ottawa to Hersheycar car 426.3 mi
    7h 59m
    $98–141

  5. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Montrealbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Montreal to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    19h 1m
    $118–186

Ottawa to Hershey by bus

Calendar26Weekly Buses
Duration18h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 393.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 36m

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

United Airlines and Air Canada fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ottawa to Chocolate Ave & Cocoa Ave via Montreal, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Harrisburg Bus Station, and Harrisburg Transportation Center in around 18h 6m.

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