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

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There are 7 ways to get from Ottawa to Paterson by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport

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    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane YOW - EWR
    5h 12m
    $164–490

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Newark Penn Stationbus bus FlixBus 2678
    10h 35m
    $68–118

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Montréaltrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the train from Montreal Central Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Adirondack
    15h 19m
    $155–442

  4. Drive 381.1 mi

    1. Drive from Ottawa to Patersoncar car 381.1 mi
    8h 14m
    $88–126

  5. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Laguardia Airport

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane YOW - LGA
    7h 38m
    $190–630

  6. Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain train
    2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane YUL - EWR
    6h 44m
    $180–835

  7. Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain train
    2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane YUL - LGA
    7h 15m
    $236–985

Ottawa to Paterson by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration10h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 355.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Paterson, NJ, USA?

Porter Airlines, United Airlines, and Air Canada fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Ottawa to Newark Penn Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost $65–110 and the journey takes 9h 10m.

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