There are 3 ways to get from Ottawa to Syracuse by bus (Flixbus), train, or car
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Ottawa to Syracuse Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2678
4h 20m$29–50Train
- Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Syracusetrain VIA Rail
11h 44m$145–459Drive 184.9 mi
- Drive from Ottawa to Syracusecar 184.9 mi
3h 38m$43–62
Ottawa to Syracuse by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Syracuse is to bus which costs $29 - $50 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Syracuse is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs $40 - $65.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ottawa and arriving at Syracuse Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Syracuse. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Syracuse via Toronto Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 44m.
The distance between Ottawa and Syracuse is 191 miles. The road distance is 186 miles.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Syracuse without a car is to bus which takes 4h 20m and costs $29 - $50.
The bus from Ottawa to Syracuse Bus Station takes 4h 20m including transfers and departs once daily.
Ottawa to Syracuse bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ottawa station.
Ottawa to Syracuse train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Syracuse is to bus which takes 4h 20m and costs $29 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $460 and takes 11h 44m.
What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Syracuse, NY, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Ottawa to Syracuse Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $29–50 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ottawa to Syracuse via Toronto Union Station in around 11h 44m.
- 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
- $75–230
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $75–180
- Business
- $110–220
- Business Plus
- $120–230
- Economy
- $80–190
- Economy Plus
- $90–190
Train from Toronto Union Station to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–230
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $70–170
- Business
- $100–220
- Business Plus
- $110–230
- Economy
- $75–180
- Economy Plus
- $85–180
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ottawa to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Ottawa to Syracuse bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Syracuse Bus Station.
Ottawa to Syracuse train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Toronto Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to Syracuse is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Ottawa to Syracuse.
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