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How to get fromOttawa to Syracuse Universityby train, bus, bus (Flixbus), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ottawa to Syracuse University by train, bus, bus (Flixbus), or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floor to Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train
    11h 41m
    $127–471

  2. Drive  186 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ottawa to Syracuse Universitycar car 186 mi
    3h 40m
    $43–62

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Montrealbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Montreal to Albanybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albany to Syracusebus bus
    13h 14m
    $90–189

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Syracusetrain train VIA Rail
    12h 48m
    $140–446

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Waller St at Laurier Ave to Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floorbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floor to Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Canadian Border to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train
    14h 1m
    $110–267

Ottawa to Syracuse University by bus and foot

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration13h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 535.3 mi
  • Duration: 11h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Ottawa to Syracuse University via Montreal, Albany, and Syracuse in around 13h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ottawa to Syracuse University via Toronto Union Station, Syracuse, Regional Transportation Center, and B14 in around 12h 48m.

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