There are 5 ways to get from Ottawa to Utica by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Ottawa to Syracuse Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2678
- Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
6h 13m$43–208Bus via Syracuse
cheapest- Take the bus from Ottawa to Syracuse Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2678
- Take the bus from Syracuse Centro to Utica Centro Hubbus Route 1 / ...
8h 10m$35–63Train
- Take the train from Ottawa to Montréaltrain
- Take the train from Montreal Central Station to Schenectadytrain
- Take the train from Schenectady to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain
12h 40m$121–481Drive 187.2 mi
- Drive from Ottawa to Uticacar 187.2 mi
4h 14m$43–62Bus
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Syracuse Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2678
- Take the bus from Syracuse to Uticabus Adt A253 / ...
6h 20m$36–63
Ottawa to Utica by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Utica is to bus via Syracuse which costs $35 - $65 and takes 8h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Utica is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa to Utica. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Utica via Syracuse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Utica station. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Utica Amtrak Station via Montreal Central Station and Schenectady. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.
The distance between Ottawa and Utica is 245 miles. The road distance is 188.3 miles.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Utica without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 13m and costs $40 - $210.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Ottawa to Utica, including transfers.
Ottawa to Utica bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ottawa station.
Ottawa to Utica train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Utica is to train which takes 12h 40m and costs $120 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Utica, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Ottawa to Utica Amtrak Station via Montréal, Montreal Central Station, and Schenectady in around 12h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ottawa to Utica via Syracuse in around 6h 20m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Montreal Central Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Schenectady to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–160
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $14–60
- Business
- $45–140
- Business Plus
- $55–160
- Economy
- $16–65
- Economy Plus
- $18–75
Train from Ottawa to Montréal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–180
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $30–90
- Business
- $60–160
- Business Plus
- $70–180
- Economy
- $30–100
- Economy Plus
- $35–110
Train from Schenectady to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–160
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $20–70
- Business
- $50–150
- Business Plus
- $60–160
- Economy
- $23–80
- Economy Plus
- $25–85
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Ottawa to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Ottawa to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Syracuse to Utica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Ottawa to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Syracuse to Utica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $16–29
- Flexible
- $29–40
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Syracuse to Utica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–15
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (800) 734.3950
- Website
- birniebus.com
Bus from Syracuse Centro to Utica Centro Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://birniebus.com/
- Schedules at
- https://birniebus.com/services/transit-services/
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More Questions & Answers
Ottawa to Utica bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Syracuse Bus Station.
Ottawa to Utica train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Montréal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to Utica is 188 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Ottawa to Utica.
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