There are 6 ways to get from Ottawa to Hershey by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport
best- Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane YOW - MDT
9h 5m$70–387Bus
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Montrealbus
- Take the bus from Montreal to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
18h 6m$139–205Train
- Take the train from Ottawa to Montréaltrain
- Take the train from Montreal Central Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Harrisburgtrain
20h 12m$341–672Drive 425.3 mi
- Drive from Ottawa to Hersheycar 425.3 mi
8h 3m$88–127Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain
- Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane YUL - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain
10h 39m$146–783Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Montrealbus
- Take the bus from Montreal to New York Midtownbus
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
19h 1m$124–195
Ottawa to Hershey by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Hershey is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Hershey is to drive which takes 8h 3m and costs $85 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa to Hershey. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Chocolate Ave & Cocoa Ave via Montreal, Port Authority Bus Terminal and Harrisburg Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Hershey. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Harrisburg via Montreal Central Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 12m.
The distance between Ottawa and Hershey is 393 miles. The road distance is 427.7 miles.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Hershey without a car is to bus which takes 18h 6m and costs $130 - $210.
It takes approximately 9h 5m to get from Ottawa to Hershey, including transfers.
Ottawa to Hershey bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ottawa station.
Ottawa to Hershey train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Hershey is to fly which takes 9h 5m and costs $70 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $210 and takes 18h 6m, you could also train, which costs $340 - $700 and takes 20h 12m.
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) 5 times a day. 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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Toronto, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–440
- 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
- $35–110
Train from Ottawa to Dorval
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–170
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $27–85
- Business
- $60–160
- Business Plus
- $70–170
- Economy
- $30–90
- Economy Plus
- $30–100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Montreal Central Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–330
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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 Ottawa to Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Montreal to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- 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
Bus from Ottawa to Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Orleans Express
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Montreal to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Ottawa to Hershey bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Montreal station.
Ottawa to Hershey train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Montréal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to Hershey is 428 miles. It takes approximately 8h 3m to drive from Ottawa to Hershey.
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