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How to get fromOttawa to Jersey Cityby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Ottawa to Jersey City by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport

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    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane YOW - EWR
    4h 33m
    $148–442

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Newark Penn Stationbus bus FlixBus 2678
    9h 29m
    $75–121

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Montréaltrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the train from Montreal Central Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Adirondack
    14h 23m
    $153–442

  4. Drive 396.9 mi

    1. Drive from Ottawa to Jersey Citycar car 396.9 mi
    8h 33m
    $91–132

  5. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Laguardia Airport

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane YOW - LGA
    6h 49m
    $190–610

  6. Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain train
    2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane YUL - EWR
    6h 2m
    $164–868

  7. Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain train
    2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane YUL - LGA
    6h 26m
    $236–1,016

Ottawa to Jersey City by bus and train (Flixbus)

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration9h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 346.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Jersey City, NJ, USA?

Porter Airlines, United Airlines, and Air Canada fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Ottawa to Newark Penn Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost $70–120 and the journey takes 9h 10m.

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