There are 6 ways to get from Ottawa to Johnstown by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane YOW - JST
6h 15m$82–401Bus
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Torontobus
- Take the bus from Toronto to Eriebus
- Take the bus from Erie to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Johnstown Bus Stopbus
19h 5m$106–165Train
- Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalotrain
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain
20h 27m$318–738Drive 471.4 mi
- Drive from Ottawa to Johnstowncar 471.4 mi
9h 48m$108–156Bus, train
- 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 Buffalobus
- Take the bus from Buffalo, Ny to Pittsburgh, Pabus 530
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain
20h 42m$119–404Train, bus
- Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Toronto to Buffalobus
- Take the bus from Buffalo, Ny to Pittsburgh, Pabus 530
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain
21h$179–546
Ottawa to Johnstown by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Johnstown is to bus which costs $100 - $170 and takes 19h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Johnstown is to fly which takes 6h 15m and costs $80 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa to Johnstown. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Johnstown Bus Stop via Toronto, Erie and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Johnstown station. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Johnstown Amtrak Station via Toronto Union Station, Buffalo Depew Station, Cleveland Amtrak and Pittsburgh Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 27m.
The distance between Ottawa and Johnstown is 397 miles. The road distance is 474.2 miles.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Johnstown without a car is to bus which takes 19h 5m and costs $100 - $170.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Ottawa to Johnstown, including transfers.
Ottawa to Johnstown bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ottawa station.
Ottawa to Johnstown train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Johnstown is to fly which takes 6h 15m and costs $80 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $170 and takes 19h 5m, you could also train, which costs $310 - $750 and takes 20h 27m.
What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Johnstown, Cambria County, PA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ottawa to Johnstown Bus Stop via Toronto, Erie, and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 19h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Newark, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–390
- 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
- $70–170
- Business
- $100–220
- Business Plus
- $120–230
- Economy
- $80–180
- Economy Plus
- $90–190
Train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–170
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $30–90
- Business
- $60–160
- Business Plus
- $70–170
- Economy
- $30–95
- Economy Plus
- $35–110
Train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–230
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $70–170
- Business
- $100–220
- Business Plus
- $120–230
- Economy
- $80–180
- Economy Plus
- $90–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ottawa to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Toronto to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Toronto to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Erie to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Johnstown Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Toronto to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 866 488 4452
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
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 Toronto to Buffalo
- Saver
- $22–60
- Flexible
- $40–60
Bus from Buffalo, Ny to Pittsburgh, Pa
- Saver
- $50–210
- Flexible
- $90–220
Bus from Buffalo, Ny to Pittsburgh, Pa
- Saver
- $50–210
- Flexible
- $90–220
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Booking & Getting There
Ottawa to Johnstown bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Toronto station.
Ottawa to Johnstown train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Toronto Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to Johnstown is 474 miles. It takes approximately 9h 48m to drive from Ottawa to Johnstown.
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