There are 5 ways to get from Ottawa to Utica by train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floor to Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain
11h 41m$140–487Drive 187.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ottawa to Uticacar 187.3 mi
4h 14m$43–62Bus
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Montrealbus
- Take the bus from Montreal to Albanybus
- Take the bus from Albany to Uticabus
11h 55m$75–115Train
- 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$105–458Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Montréalbus
- Take the train from Montreal Central Station to Schenectadytrain
- Take the train from Schenectady to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain
13h 57m$114–333
Ottawa to Utica by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Utica is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 14m.
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 Montreal and Albany. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.
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 588 miles. The road distance is 188.4 miles.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Utica without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 41m and costs $140 - $490.
It takes approximately 11h 41m 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 bus which takes 11h 55m and costs $75 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $460 and takes 12h 40m.
What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Utica, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Ottawa to Utica via Montreal and Albany in around 11h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ottawa to Utica Amtrak Station via Montréal, Montreal Central Station, and Schenectady in around 12h 40m.
- 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
- $70–230
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $70–170
- Business
- $100–220
- Business Plus
- $110–230
- Economy
- $80–180
- Economy Plus
- $90–190
Train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–210
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $60–150
- Business
- $95–200
- Business Plus
- $100–210
- Economy
- $65–160
- Economy Plus
- $70–160
Train from Ottawa to Montréal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–170
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $30–90
- Business
- $60–160
- Business Plus
- $70–170
- Economy
- $30–95
- Economy Plus
- $35–100
Train from Schenectady to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–160
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $20–70
- Business
- $50–150
- Business Plus
- $60–160
- Economy
- $22–75
- Economy Plus
- $25–85
Train from Schenectady to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–160
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $20–70
- Business
- $50–150
- Business Plus
- $60–160
- Economy
- $22–75
- Economy Plus
- $25–85
- Phone
- +1 866 488 4452
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floor to Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–55
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult Advanced Booking
- $7–45
- Adult Standard
- $16–55
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Booking & Getting There
Ottawa to Utica bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Montreal 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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