There are 6 ways to get from Ottawa to Niskayuna by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Ottawa to Montréaltrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Montreal Central Station to Schenectadytrain Adirondack
11h 27m$87–300Drive 256.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ottawa to Niskayunacar 256.5 mi
5h 58m$59–85Bus
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Montrealbus FlixBus 2730
- Take the bus from Montreal to Albanybus Adt A297-D / ...
11h 29m$68–105Fly to Albany County Airport
- Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane YOW - ALB
7h 24m$127–657Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Montréalbus FlixBus 2730
- Take the train from Montreal Central Station to Schenectadytrain Adirondack
12h 27m$78–161Fly to Boston Logan Airport, bus
- Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane YOW - BOS
- Take the bus from Boston to Schenectadybus
10h 17m$184–610
Ottawa to Niskayuna by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Niskayuna is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Niskayuna is to drive which takes 5h 58m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa to Niskayuna. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Rt 7 & Merlin Dr via Montreal, Albany Bus Terminal, Colonie Station - Central Ave & Colonie Center and Rt 7 & Ronald Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Niskayuna. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Schenectady via Montreal Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.
The distance between Ottawa and Niskayuna is 346 miles. The road distance is 258 miles.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Niskayuna without a car is to train which takes 11h 27m and costs $85 - $300.
It takes approximately 11h 27m to get from Ottawa to Niskayuna, including transfers.
Ottawa to Niskayuna bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ottawa station.
Ottawa to Niskayuna train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Niskayuna is to train which takes 11h 27m and costs $85 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 11h 29m, you could also fly, which costs $120 - $700 and takes 7h 24m.
What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Niskayuna, NY, USA?
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 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ottawa to Rt 7 & Merlin Dr via Montreal, Albany, Albany Bus Terminal, Colonie Station - Central Ave & Colonie Center, and Rt 7 & Ronald Dr in around 11h 29m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Albany County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Albany County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Ottawa to Montréal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–170
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $30–90
- Business
- $60–160
- Business Plus
- $70–170
- Economy
- $30–95
- Economy Plus
- $35–100
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ottawa to Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Montreal to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ottawa to Montréal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Ottawa to Niskayuna bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Montreal station.
Ottawa to Niskayuna train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Montréal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to Niskayuna is 258 miles. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Ottawa to Niskayuna.
There are 230+ hotels available in Niskayuna.