There are 6 ways to get from Swanton to Ottawa by car, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), taxi, bus, plane, 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.
Drive, train
best- Drive from Swanton to Station Brossard - Quai 1car
- Take the train from Montréal to Ottawatrain VIA Rail
4h 15m$56–263Drive 256.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Swanton to Ottawacar 256.1 km
3h 31m$52–75Bus
- Take the bus from St. Albans Bus Stop to Montrealbus Greyhound US0260
- Take the bus from Montreal to Ottawabus FlixBus 2730
6h 50m$99–135Taxi, bus, fly
- Take the taxi from Swanton to Xb Lacolle Route 15taxi
- Take the bus from Xb Lacolle Route 15 to Montrealbus
- Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane YUL - YOW
4h 45m$382–1,146Bus, train
- Take the bus from Xb Lacolle Route 15 to Montrealbus Greyhound US0200
- Take the train from Montréal to Ottawatrain VIA Rail
4h 53m$153–377Train
- Take the train from Rouses Point Station to Montreal Central Stationtrain Adirondack
- Take the train from Montréal to Ottawatrain VIA Rail
7h 22m$154–392
Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swanton to Ottawa is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Swanton to Ottawa is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Swanton to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from St. Albans Bus Stop and arriving at Ottawa via Montreal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Swanton station to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Rouses Point Station and arriving at Lyon O-Train West / Ouest via Montréal and Tremblay O-Train West / Ouest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
The distance between Swanton and Ottawa is 276 km. The road distance is 256.1 km.
The best way to get from Swanton to Ottawa without a car is to bus which takes 6h 50m and costs $95 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Swanton to Ottawa, including transfers.
Swanton to Ottawa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St. Albans Bus Stop station.
Swanton to Ottawa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rouses Point Station.
The best way to get from Swanton to Ottawa is to bus which takes 6h 50m and costs $95 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $400 and takes 7h 22m.
What companies run services between Swanton, VT, USA and Ottawa, ON, Canada?
You can take a vehicle from Swanton to Ottawa via St. Albans Bus Stop and Montreal in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Swanton to Lyon O-Train West / Ouest via Rouses Point Station, Montreal Central Station, Montréal, Ottawa, and Tremblay O-Train West / Ouest in around 7h 22m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–380
- Website
- jetaviation.com
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–380
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Montréal to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–240
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $40–130
- Business
- $85–230
- Business Plus
- $100–240
- Economy
- $45–140
- Economy Plus
- $50–150
Train from Montréal to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–240
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $40–130
- Business
- $85–230
- Business Plus
- $100–240
- Economy
- $45–140
- Economy Plus
- $50–150
Train from Montréal to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–240
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $40–130
- Business
- $85–230
- Business Plus
- $100–240
- Economy
- $45–140
- Economy Plus
- $50–150
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rouses Point Station to Montreal Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St. Albans Bus Stop to Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Xb Lacolle Route 15 to Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Xb Lacolle Route 15 to Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Montreal to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 833 449 6444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Orleans Express
Bus from Montreal to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- Orleans Express
- Adult
- $45–65
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
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Booking & Getting There
Swanton to Ottawa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Montreal station.
Swanton to Ottawa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Montreal Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swanton to Ottawa is 256 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Swanton to Ottawa.
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