There are 7 ways to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Ottawa by plane, train, bus, rideshare, car, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane ROC - YOW
4h 35m$125–657Drive 393.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Ottawacar 393.7 km
5h 12m$79–113Train, bus
- Take the train from Rochester to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ottawabus FlixBus 2678
6h 29m$95–330Train
- Take the train from Rochester to Toronto Union Stationtrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawatrain VIA Rail
11h 22m$191–621Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Rochester-ROC to Ottawa393.7 km
5h 12mBus
- Take the bus from Rochester to Syracusebus Adt N813 / ...
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ottawabus FlixBus 2678
6h 44m$96–178Bus via Rochester Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Syracuse Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ottawabus FlixBus 2678
7h 4m$83–135
Rochester (ROC) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Ottawa is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 5h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Ottawa is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs $120 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Ottawa via Syracuse Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Ottawa via Toronto Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.
The distance between Rochester Airport (ROC) and Ottawa is 304 km. The road distance is 393.7 km.
The best way to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Ottawa without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 29m and costs $90 - $330.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Ottawa, including transfers.
Rochester Airport (ROC) to Ottawa bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester Airport (ROC) to Ottawa train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Ottawa is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs $120 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $650 and takes 11h 22m, you could also bus, which costs $95 - $180 and takes 6h 44m.
What companies run services between Rochester Airport (ROC), USA and Ottawa, ON, Canada?
United Airlines flies from Rochester (ROC) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Ottawa via Rochester and Toronto Union Station in around 11h 22m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Rochester to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Rochester to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Rochester to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Rochester to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–230
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $29–100
- Business
- $75–210
- Business Plus
- $90–230
- Economy
- $30–110
- Economy Plus
- $35–120
Train from Rochester to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–270
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $65–170
- Business
- $110–260
- Business Plus
- $120–270
- Economy
- $70–180
- Economy Plus
- $80–190
Train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–320
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $100–250
- Business
- $150–310
- Business Plus
- $160–320
- Economy
- $110–260
- Economy Plus
- $120–270
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Rochester to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–75
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $28–70
- Flexible
- $55–75
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Rochester-ROC to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Rochester Airport (ROC) to Ottawa bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Syracuse station.
Rochester Airport (ROC) to Ottawa train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Toronto Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester Airport (ROC) to Ottawa is 394 km. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Ottawa.
There are 315+ hotels available in Ottawa.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rochester Airport (ROC) and Ottawa. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.