There are 5 ways to get from Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Ottawa by plane, bus (Flixbus), rideshare, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
best- Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane SYR - YOW
4h 40m$156–766Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ottawabus FlixBus 2678
5h 15m$45–107Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Syracuse-SYR to Ottawa288.6 km
3h 31mDrive 288.6 km
- Drive from Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Ottawacar 288.6 km
3h 31m$57–82Fly to Massena International Airport-Richards Field, bus
- Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Massena International Airport-Richards Field (MSS)plane SYR - MSS
- Take the bus from Cornwall, ON to Brockville, ONbus
- Take the bus from Brockville, ON to Ottawa, ON, Waller Stbus
9h 44m$144–820
Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Ottawa by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Ottawa is to bus which costs $40 - $110 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Ottawa is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Syracuse and arriving at Ottawa via Syracuse Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between Syracuse Airport (SYR) and Ottawa is 261 km. The road distance is 288.6 km.
The best way to get from Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Ottawa without a car is to bus which takes 5h 15m and costs $40 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Ottawa, including transfers.
Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Ottawa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Syracuse Bus Station.
The best way to get from Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Ottawa is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $150 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $110 and takes 5h 15m.
Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Ottawa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Ottawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Ottawa is 289 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Ottawa.
What companies run services between Syracuse Airport (SYR), USA and Ottawa, ON, Canada?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ottawa once daily. Tickets cost $40–70 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Website
- boutiqueair.com
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Massena International Airport-Richards Field via Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Massena International Airport-Richards Field via Reagan Washington, Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Massena International Airport-Richards Field via New York La Guardia, Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Massena International Airport-Richards Field via Philadelphia, Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Massena International Airport-Richards Field via New York JFK, Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Massena International Airport-Richards Field via Detroit, Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Massena International Airport-Richards Field via Washington Dulles, Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 866 488 4452
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Cornwall, ON to Brockville, ON
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–75
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult Advanced Booking
- $10–60
- Adult Standard
- $16–75
Bus from Brockville, ON to Ottawa, ON, Waller St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–75
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult Advanced Booking
- $10–60
- Adult Standard
- $20–75
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Syracuse-SYR to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- On demand
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