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

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There are 6 ways to get from Ottawa to Niskayuna by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Montrealbus bus FlixBus 2730
    2. Take the bus from Montreal to Albanybus bus FlixBus N2679 / ...
    10h 56m
    $69–104

  2. Drive  256.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ottawa to Niskayunacar car 256.5 mi
    5h 58m
    $59–85

  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 23m
    $152–361

  4. Fly to Albany County Airport

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane YOW - ALB
    7h 52m
    $137–707

  5. Bus via Riverfront Station - 4th St & Fulton St

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Montréalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Longueuil to Albanybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Broadway/SUNY Plaza Station - B'way & SUNY Plaza to Riverfront Station - 4th St & Fulton Stbus bus 182
    12h 29m
    $79–178

  6. Fly to Boston Logan Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane YOW - BOS
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Schenectadybus bus
    10h 6m
    $186–615

Ottawa to Niskayuna by bus

Calendar18Weekly Buses
Duration10h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 359.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Ottawa to Rt 7 & Merlin Dr via Montreal, Albany, SUNY Collins Circle, Crossgates Mall Station, and Rt 7 & Ronald Dr in around 10h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ottawa to 2764 Rt 7 via Montréal, Montreal Central Station, Schenectady, and Gateway Plaza Mobility Center in around 11h 23m.

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