There are 6 ways to get from Ottawa to Messina Springs by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, 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 Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane YOW - SYR
6h 53m$198–913Drive 183.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ottawa to Messina Springscar 183.2 mi
3h 37m$38–55Train via Niagara Falls
- Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Toronto to Canadian Bordertrain
- Take the train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain
11h 36m$192–531Bus
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Torontobus FlixBus 2710 / ...
- Take the bus from Toronto to Syracuse Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0215
13h 58m$80–138Train
- Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Syracusetrain VIA Rail
13h 29m$141–450Bus via St-Laurent C
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Torontobus FlixBus N2700 / ...
- Take the bus from Toronto to Syracuse Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0215
15h 45m$81–138
Ottawa to Messina Springs by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Messina Springs is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Messina Springs is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa to Messina Springs. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at James St & Thompson Rd via Toronto, Regional Transportation Center and B12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Messina Springs. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Syracuse Regional Transportation Center via Toronto and Niagara Falls Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 36m.
The distance between Ottawa and Messina Springs is 169 miles. The road distance is 184.3 miles.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Messina Springs without a car is to train via Niagara Falls which takes 11h 36m and costs $190 - $550.
It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Ottawa to Messina Springs, including transfers.
Ottawa to Messina Springs bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ottawa station.
Ottawa to Messina Springs train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Messina Springs is to fly which takes 6h 53m and costs $190 - $950. Alternatively, you can train via Niagara Falls, which costs $190 - $550 and takes 11h 36m, you could also bus, which costs $80 - $140 and takes 13h 58m.
What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Messina Springs, NY, USA?
United Airlines, Air Canada, and two other airlines fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ottawa to Messina Springs via Toronto, Canadian Border, Niagara Falls Amtrak Station, and Syracuse Regional Transportation Center in around 11h 36m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–230
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $70–180
- Business
- $110–220
- Business Plus
- $120–230
- Economy
- $80–180
- Economy Plus
- $90–190
Train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–200
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $45–120
- Business
- $80–180
- Business Plus
- $90–200
- Economy
- $50–130
- Economy Plus
- $55–140
Train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–230
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $70–180
- Business
- $110–220
- Business Plus
- $120–230
- Economy
- $80–180
- Economy Plus
- $90–190
Train from Toronto Union Station to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–220
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $65–170
- Business
- $100–210
- Business Plus
- $110–220
- Economy
- $75–170
- Economy Plus
- $85–180
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Toronto to Canadian Border
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ottawa to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Toronto to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ottawa to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Toronto to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Toronto to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Toronto to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Ottawa to Messina Springs bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Toronto station.
Ottawa to Messina Springs train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Toronto Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to Messina Springs is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Ottawa to Messina Springs.
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