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How to get fromRochester to Ottawaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Rochester to Ottawa by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Rochester

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    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane ROC - YOW
    4h 38m
    $148–782

  2. Bus via Rochester

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Torontobus bus Adt N816-D / ...
    2. Take the bus from Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floor to Waller St at Laurier Avebus bus 2730
    11h 20m
    $54–237

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Torontobus bus Greyhound US0215
    2. Take the bus from Toronto to Ottawabus bus FlixBus 2700 / ...
    11h 5m
    $99–154

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Toronto Union Stationtrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawatrain train VIA Rail
    11h 13m
    $167–589

  5. Drive  387.4 km

    1. Drive from Rochester to Ottawacar car 387.4 km
    5h 5m
    $78–112

  6. Train to Toronto Island Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane YTZ - YOW
    8h 13m
    $282–824

  7. Train to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane YYZ - YOW
    8h 44m
    $202–824

Rochester to Ottawa by bus

Calendar22Weekly Buses
Duration11h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 310.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 38m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Air Canada fly from Rochester (ROC) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Ottawa via Toronto in around 11h 5m.

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