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

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There are 4 ways to get from Ottawa to Johnstown by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2678
    2. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Amsterdam Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    7h 27m
    $89–266

  2. Drive 224.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ottawa to Johnstowncar car 224.3 mi
    5h 8m
    $52–75

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Montréaltrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the train from Montreal Central Station to Schenectadytrain train Adirondack
    11h 58m
    $130–502

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2678
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse to Schenectadybus bus Adt A253 / ...
    9h 46m
    $80–128

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  • Distance: 312.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 27m

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Johnstown, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Ottawa to Johnstown via Montréal, Montreal Central Station, Schenectady, and Amsterdam Amtrak Station in around 11h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ottawa to Johnstown via Syracuse, Gateway Plaza Mobility Center, and St. Mary's Hospital in around 9h 46m.

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