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

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

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  1. Train via Niagara Falls

    best
    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto to Canadian Bordertrain train
    3. Take the train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train
    12h 30m
    $165–498

  2. Drive  186 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ottawa to Syracuse Universitycar car 186 mi
    3h 40m
    $39–56

  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
    $95–188

  4. Bus via Toronto

    1. Take the bus from Waller St at Laurier Ave to Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floorbus bus 2730
    2. Take the bus from Toronto to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0215
    13h 39m
    $74–113

  5. 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
    14h 14m
    $139–455

Ottawa to Syracuse University by bus and foot

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration13h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 536.2 mi
  • Duration: 12h 30m

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

You can take a train from Ottawa to Syracuse University via Toronto, Canadian Border, Niagara Falls Amtrak Station, Syracuse Regional Transportation Center, Regional Transportation Center, and B14 in around 12h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ottawa to Syracuse University via Montreal, Albany, and Syracuse in around 13h 14m.

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