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

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There are 5 ways to get from Ottawa to Plattsburgh by train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Montréaltrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the bus from Longueuil to Plattsburghbus bus Adt A287 / ...
    5h 6m
    $53–214

  2. Drive  140.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ottawa to Plattsburghcar car 140.7 mi
    3h 2m
    $33–47

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Montrealbus bus FlixBus 2730
    2. Take the bus from Montreal to Plattsburghbus bus Adt A287 / ...
    6h 15m
    $50–84

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane plane YOW - YUL
    2. Take the bus from Longueuil to Plattsburghbus bus
    5h 13m
    $222–772

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Montréaltrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the train from Montreal Central Station to Plattsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Adirondack
    6h 34m
    $47–213

Ottawa to Plattsburgh by train, subway, and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration5h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 179.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Ottawa to Plattsburgh via Montreal in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ottawa to Plattsburgh Amtrak Station via Montréal and Montreal Central Station in around 6h 34m.

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