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Visit the Big Apple on one of 4 or 5 day bus trips to New York City from Ottawa. From the shining lights of Times Square and Broadway and the fabulous shopping along Fifth Avenue to a stroll through Central Park and a guided bus tour past the Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, and Ground Zero, you’ll have a chance to do it all!

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New York 4 Days Independent - From Ottawa

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• Tour/Package Code: UNY4D-OT
• Duration: 4 Day(s)
• Departing Date: Fri
• Departing From: Ottawa

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Day 1: Ottawa – New York City

Day 2: new york city, day 3: new york city, day 4: new york – woodbury outlet mall – ottawa.

We will go to Woodbury Outlet Mall stop by duty-free shop for a while and arrive in Ottawa in the evening.

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New York Sightseeing

Join us on a comprehensive tour of New York City that offers incredible value. This best-selling getaway features five days of memorable sightseeing in The Big Apple, providing the most worry-free way to see the best of New York City.

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Take a bite of the Big Apple, with tour highlights including a guided tour of New York City, a scenic dinner cruise, a visit to the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, a behind the scenes tour of Radio City Music Hall, a bird's eye view of the city from Top of the Rock, and more. Make your reservation early on this popular getaway!

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Meet your travelling companions and enjoy a scenic drive through the rolling hills of New York and Pennsylvania. Spend the next four nights just outside Manhattan in a quiet New Jersey neighbourhood.

This morning, a local guide joins us for a tour of New York's most famous sights, including Times Square, Central Park, Fifth Avenue, SoHo, the Financial District, and more. After free time for lunch, we'll take a trip back in time to the art deco era and take a tour of Radio City Music Hall. This magnificent facility, nicknamed the Showplace of the Nation, has been restored to its original opulence, and the stories and history are fascinating. On this guided tour, discover at deco masterpieces, learn the secrets of the great stage, and meet a Rockette.This evening, dinner is included at one of our favourite NYC restaurants.

Our favourite spot to see New York City from a bird's eye view is at the Top of the Rock, high atop the Rockefeller Center. A gift from John D. Rockefeller to Manhattan as a place for locals and visitors to marvel at the city he loved, it's the very best place to see the city from above. Then, take in the sights and sounds of iconic Times Square. The afternoon is free for you to explore of your own.

This morning, we visit the incredible 9/11 Memorial and Museum. The museum's 110,000 square feet of exhibition space is located within the archaeological heart of the World Trade Center site, telling the story of 9/11 through multimedia displays, archives, and a collection of monumental and authentic artifacts. It provides a link to the events of 9/11, while preserving intimate stories of loss, compassion, reckoning, and recovery. This afternoon, the coach will make convenient drop-offs at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Museum of Natural History, and Central Park. Each has facilities for lunch on your own, or you can choose a restaurant in the surrounding area. This evening, board the cruise boat where you'll have the chance to dine, dance, and see Manhattan from the water. The three-hour cruise takes you by the Freedom Tower, the Statue of Liberty, and spectacular views as the sun sets and the city's lights come to life.

Enjoy a scenic drive today, travelling through New York and Pennsylvania, crossing the border back into Ontario by late afternoon.

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Five ways to get to New York City from Ottawa: Bus, train and more

So you want to start spreading the news. Take a bite out of the Big Apple. Wake up in the city that never sleeps. You get the picture—you want to go to New York City. Great choice! It’s one of my favourite cities on the planet, and I try to get there at least once a year.

There’s just one small problem: Manhattan is a little over 700km from Ottawa—not exactly around the corner. Here are five options for covering the distance.

For the budget-conscious: The bus

If you are tall, claustrophobic or prone to motion sickness, I wouldn’t recommend this option. I did it once, on a school trip, and had a blast—but I was 21 and much more flexible, in every sense of the word, than I am now. But if the idea of 11-plus hours on the road doesn’t faze you, here’s the good news: You can do the whole trip return for around $200 on Greyhound from Montreal (prices vary depending on the route and time of day). The slight wrinkle: You’ll have to get yourself to Montreal first. ( Orleans Express has multiple trips daily from Ottawa to Montreal, as does VIA Rail .) Several tour companies, including Ottawa Valley Tours and Travac Tours , offer bus tour packages from Ottawa to NYC that include accommodation.

For the laid-back: The train

It’s no faster than the bus, and it frequently runs late. The food is cafeteria quality at best. But you can get up and walk around, and the views of the Hudson River are spectacular. This is life aboard The Adirondack , the Amtrak train from Montreal to New York City. The price is right (starting at about US$140 return), but you’ll also need to get from Ottawa to Montreal, so that’s extra money and time. (See tips in the previous section.)

All this being said, I have a lot of warm and fuzzy nostalgia for this train. There’s something uniquely lulling about watching the scenery unfurl outside your window for hours on end. Bring a stack of magazines, a few gadgets (there’s free, if sometimes intermittent, wi-fi) and a cooler of food (we used to stock up at Zabar’s deli in Manhattan for the trip home).

For the efficient: The car-train combination

New York City is very well served by an extensive web of commuter train lines, including the Hudson Line of the Metro-North Railroad , which runs along the eastern shore of the Hudson River. Conveniently, many of those stations offer cheap long-term parking. Several times, my husband and I have driven to Beacon, 600km from Ottawa and a 90-minute train ride north of Manhattan, ditched the car and hopped a train into the city. Beacon is handy because the station is easy to reach from I-87 (see directions on the station’s web page ). The Croton-Harmon station is another good option, mainly because it has a huge parking garage.

For the frequent flyer: Plane

Yes, you can fly to New York; I’ve done it several times. But it isn’t that much faster than the car-train combination and it’s a lot more expensive (expect to pay at least $600 return unless you get a sweet seat sale). As well as the usual air travel hurdles (security lines, weather delays), you’ll face the added hassle of getting into Manhattan from your chosen airport. For a city where many residents don’t have cars, New York’s three airports (Newark Liberty, La Guardia and JFK) are surprisingly poorly served by public transit. Sure, it exists, but it’s slow.

From Newark, for instance, many travellers take the Air Train to the nearby Newark airport train station, then switch onto an Amtrak or NJ Transit train to get to Manhattan’s PennStation, then catch a cab or subway to their hotel. If you’re hauling luggage, it can be a bit of a pain. Alternatively, you can take a bus or splurge on a taxi, but those options can be even slower than the train, as you’ll need to travel into Manhattan via one of the city’s many congested bridges or tunnels.

For the adrenalin junkie: Car

Logically, there’s absolutely no reason you can’t drive directly from Ottawa to Manhattan. But … I’ve driven in Boston. I’ve driven in L.A. and San Francisco. Heck, I’ve driven in Montreal. In rush hour . But for many years, you could not have paid me enough to drive in Manhattan, where drivers appear to have two speeds: “race car” and “stopped and honking.” Parking, if you can find it, is heinously expensive. Every street is like a video game clogged with delivery vans, kamikaze cabbies, weaving cyclists and jaywalking pedestrians. I was nervous, to put it mildly.

Then I signed up to do the Five Boro Bike Ride , an epic 64km ride through all five boroughs of New York City, and I wanted to bring my own bike. I thought about parking in Beacon, as described above, but the prospect of wrangling a bike and luggage (even a big knapsack) on various commuter trains and subways seemed impractical. So I took a big breath, put on my big-girl shoes and drove straight into downtown Manhattan.  In rush hour .

To be honest, it wasn’t so bad. At that time of day, everyone just seemed resigned to the fact that they were going to be moving slowly. And since everyone was moving slowly, it wasn’t too hair-raising to change lanes and make turns. I got to my hotel pretty smoothly, all things considered. And the hotel had inexpensive (well, by NYC standards) valet parking, at about US$25 a day. So once I’d unloaded my bike and my gear, the nice valet handled the logistics of parking. (Sadly, that hotel is now closed, otherwise I’d be delighted to recommend it.)

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Awesome piece. I have been thinking about going to NYC and this article is both timely and useful. It is clear to me that the car-train combination is the best option, one I had not even considered before.

I’m pretty new to this website but have become quite a fan as I felt I had seen everything around Ottawa and had nowhere else to go for day trips, so I very muchI welcome the ideas on this site.

Thank you, Laura!

Thanks so much, Juliana! I’m really glad you liked the post and found it useful. There are lots of other Metro-North stations to choose from, as well; we’ve always just found that Beacon works well for us.

And it’s great that you like the website–thanks! If there’s ever anything you’d like me to cover, let me know and I’ll do my best.

Enjoy NYC if you go!

Cheers, Laura

We drove from Ottawa for Canadian Thanksgiving last year. It was an easy drive but we left after work on the Thursday so spent the night about 3/4 of the way there, at an Interstate offramp hotel (can’t remember where but it was about 2 hours outside the city). So, add the expense of a hotel. We cruised into Manhattan mid-Friday morning though, hitting highway speeds along Harlem River Drive until our hotel by the UN. Easy drive, but ya it kills 2 days of your trip.

That’s a good point that I forgot to mention, Scott–it’s easy to split the drive into two days, because there are lots of places to stop.

Hi! Just found this blog and love it!

Have you ever driven to Syracuse and taken the Amtrak from there? It’s about a 5 and a half hour ride and very pretty in the fall. You can park at the train station in Syracuse for about $8 a day. The train ticket was very inexpensive as well, I don’t recall the exact price but it was around 200 for 2 people return. It takes you right into Penn Station.

It makes for a bit of a long travel day but definitely worth the effort. The Amtrak experience was quite pleasant compared to Via Rail.

I’m really glad you like the blog–thanks so much! How did you come across it, by the way? It’s still pretty new, and I’m always trying to figure out ways to promote it.

I’ve never thought of going through Syracuse, but that’s a great idea. I’ll have to try that the next time! Syracuse is also a fun place to spend a day or two, so that would be a bonus.

Since moving to Ottawa from NB, I have wanted to travel to NYC but didn’t quite know the best way to do so. This post will be very useful for my first ever trip to the Big Apple in the near future!

Glad to help! Enjoy the trip. NYC is actually quite accessible from Ottawa, and it is one of my favourite places in the world to visit.

The drive is fantastic! Parliament Hill to the bridge at Ivy Lea, one and a quarter hours. Border to NY/ Pennsylvania State Line south of Binghampton, two and a half hours. Pennsylvania State Line to Scranton and left turn to Delaware Water Gap, one and a quarter hours. Delaware Water Gap to George Washington Bridge and Manhattan, one and a quarter hours. Total travel time 6 hours and fifteen minutes. If you had a huge gas tank and didn’t have to stop to gas up, you could do it in six hours even.

Wow, that’s a route I’d never considered, Robert, and it sounds like a good one. Thanks for the tip, Robert!

I did not realize that Greyhound had discontinued it’s Ottawa-Syracuse-NYC run. Sad to see it gone.

It does still exist, but you have to transfer in Syracuse at 2am. You can also transfer in Montreal at some more human times of the day.

Hi, We took the train through the Adirondacks from Montreal to NYC a few summers ago. I agree that it is relaxing but it is very slow. It was a 14 hour train ride with a high number of stops. On our way back, it turned into a 21 hour ordeal because shortly after crossing the Canadian border, the train stopped due to mechanical issues and once resolved, we couldn’t finish the trip because the employees had been working too long as per their union rules. They had to bring buses from Montreal to finish the ride. We got into Montreal in the early morning hours.

Next time, we’ll use your drive/train combo.

Yes, the Amtrak train can definitely be slow. It often gets delayed at the border, too. But 21 hours–yikes! I think the longest it ever took me was 11.

Hi Robert Watt,

Would you mind sharing the Google map for your route suggested please!

Here’s the route I usually take to drive from Ottawa to Beacon NY. I think this link will work! https://goo.gl/maps/PLFcaXWhtGp3GTSSA

This is a great article, thanks! I just saw the blog in capital parent, and am looking forward to reading more posts, this is the first one I read. we love to go on road trips and always looking for interesting places! Been to NYC many times, and am intrigued by the Drive/Train option! I’ve always driven and parked, and have not had any problems driving in Manhattan and parking on the street or a garage. I’ve found that you can go online to certain websites, to find the best deal for parking and print out a voucher for the time you go, and it can cut your parking rates by 50%! Last time we paid $100 for 5 days I think which is not too bad for Manhattan. I’ve never done it myself but a friend of mine drives to Staten Island (avoids Manhattan) and parks at the ferry terminal and takes the ferry. I believe it’s $8 a day for parking and the Staten Island ferry is free, and drops you off on the tip of Manhattan near Battery Park. There is a subway line not too far. So there is a drive/boat option as well!

I’m glad you enjoyed the post, Mike–thanks! And these are great tips for getting to NYC. It would never have occurred to me to drive to Staten Island, but that sounds like a useful option! If there are destinations you’d like to see covered on the blog, don’t hesitate to drop me a line–I’ll do my best. And watch the site in the next week or two for posts about New Hampshire and Boston.

Good idea this blog…one idea would be to always attach list of recurring things that are fun, so we could send it to incoming guests…I.e. Kids like experimental farm barn, ferry across to Museum of history, changing of guard etc…you’d get more traffic. Also, do you tweet to get people over to your site?

Thanks, Nancy–that’s an excellent idea! I will start work on such a list. And I do indeed tweet (@ottawaroadtrips).

My 23 year old daughter Letasha and I spontaneously roadtripped to NY city in 2012. She was driving and did an excellent job considering we were navigating the route and the city using only a map and compass!

Your depiction of their drivers is totally accurate! 2 modes; speedcar or honking.. so much honking!! The whole driving into Manhattans experience was nerve wracking for my brave and ambitious daughter, it didn’t help that everytime I’d see a landmark I’d exclaim OMG in excitement while she was focused on navigating the sea of intense honking racecar driver wannabes 😉 and think my OMG meant “watch out!!” Not to mention her exaggerated fear of heights and bridges which made driving over the bridge with all of this crazy traffic a bit of a nightmare for her.

She drove through New Jersey, Manhattan and to our final destination Brooklyn like a pro! Once in Brooklyn we parked it for a week!

It was well worth the adrenaline rush. New York city and Brooklyn are beautiful cities to visit! We toured the city using maps, compass and the subway and bought a 2 day pass giving us access to hop on hop off tour buses which we highly recommend. However try to avoid using the subway during rush hours, wow that’s a whole other crazy story!

We saw and experienced so many things including President Obama and the impressive motorcade arriving to the Tonight Show and most must see including the timeless Time Square, Central Park, Empire State Building, Statue of liberty and so much more!!!

It was so exciting and vibrant that I drove back to Canada through the mad honking speed car drivers wannabes by myself… my daring adventurer daughter decided she liked it so much she stayed behind and moved in with friends she made and got a job in Brooklyn.

A great road trip adventure indeed 🙂

Wow! A road trip that ends with someone moving to another country is an epic road trip, indeed! Sounds like you two had an AMAZING time!

Since writing this post, I have actually driven in Manhattan once…and lived to tell the tale. 😊

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Hello – My daughter and I just did the drive train combo (went to Beacon) and loved it. I’m not so sure we couldn’t have driven in to Manhattan and managed parking for the same price or less (we were only there two nights), but we loved the no hassle factor, and we felt like the train ride itself along the Hudson, and arriving into Grand Central would be a major part of the whole adventure. It all went as planned, and it was fun to see a ridiculous amount of Yankees fans at all the train stops, making their way in for a championship game. I’d have never even thought about this option if I hadn’t found this blog and I’m so glad I did!!

That’s great to hear, Jenn–glad the post was helpful and that you had a great trip! The train really is a relaxing way to do it.

Love your blog & newsletters!

We moved our son to school in NYC by driving. Stayed up in Harlem at the Aloft as it was in walking distance of his apartment, About a six hour drive. The only ‘clog’ was at the George Washington Bridge (toll, bring US dollars). Once on the Island, there’s free parking on the streets! Depending on length of stay, you may have to move your car. Not sure if we would drive into the Entertainment District but outside of it, easy peasy – would do it again as timewise, it’s just as fast as flying or the train and you control your time.

Thanks, Heather–I’m so glad to hear you enjoy Ottawa Road Trips!

I agree re driving into NYC. I avoided doing it for many years, until I needed to bring my bike into Manhattan for the 5 Boro Bike Tour. Once I’d done it once, I felt confident I could do it a gain. But you’re right–the bridges into Manhattan are BRUTAL. I think it took me over an hour to drive the last 10km from New Jersey to my hotel.

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The bus route from Ottawa to New York covers 735 miles. FlixBus can bring you from Ottawa to New York in 16 hours 15 minutes.

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Looking for cheap tickets from Ottawa to New York? FlixBus has you covered. The distance between Ottawa and New York is 735 miles , which takes a minimum of 16 hours 15 minutes . FlixBus has a large nationwide network, so you can travel onwards with us once you reach New York. Tickets for this connection cost $82.99 on average, but you can book a trip for as little as $72.99 .The lowest price for this connection is $72.99 , but prices might be higher during high season and when the bus gets full. So how to find the best ticket prices? Be sure to book in advance on our website or via our FlixBus App . When booking through the App, your ticket will be stored directly, making bus travel even more green and convenient!

Taking the bus from Ottawa

Ottawa is well-connected on the FlixBus network with 18 connections departing every day from 2 stations, making it very easy to travel across the country.

Arriving in New York

With 6 bus station(s) , Ottawa is well-connected. Traveling with FlixBus around the country is very cheap and easy, as to get to New York you can pick one of the 178 routes arriving daily.

What to expect onboard the FlixBus bus from Ottawa to New York

Once you've booked your bus tickets through the FlixBus App using one of our secure payment methods, you just need to bring your phone to use as your ticket - and your luggage, of course. Don't worry about packing light as you can bring one piece of carry-on luggage and one piece of hold luggage for your journey. Want to be guaranteed the best seat in the house? You can choose yours when you book your ticket. Opt for a classic seat, a table seat, a panorama seat for a great view, or reserve the free seat beside you for extra space. Once you've stowed your luggage away and settled in, sit back and enjoy the journey with the onboard services on your FlixBus bus including free Wi-Fi onboard, FLIXtainment - out entertainment portal, toilets and plug socket.Whether you need to fire off some emails during your trip, or you want to relax and enjoy the ride, we've got you covered.

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New York City 3–Day Trip from Ottawa

• Complimentary pick up and drop off from downtown within 10 KM radius to the departure place
• One-hour Statue of Liberty Cruise
• Hotel accommodation for 2 nights
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Entry/Admission - Statue of Liberty
• Entrance fees of the attractions not listed above
• Food and drink not listed above
• Personal expenses
• Travel insurance
• Entry/Admission - Madame Tussauds New York
• Entry/Admission - Ripley's Believe It or Not! Times Square
• Entry/Admission - Rockefeller Plaza Manhattan New York City
• Entry/Admission - Wall Street
• Entry/Admission - Intrepid Museum
• 670 Bronson Ave, Ottawa, ON K1S 4E9, Canada 670 Bronson Ave, Ottawa, ON K1S 4E9, Canada (Mc Donald's 24/24)
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Not recommended for travellers with back problems
• Not recommended for pregnant travellers
• No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
• Most travellers can participate
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travellers
• If you cancel at least 7 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
• If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
• If you cancel within 2 days of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.

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Bus from Ottawa, ON to New York

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Every day, 8 buses from 1 bus companies leave Ottawa, ON for New York: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/03/2024 and for the following days.

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Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound New York Ottawa recent customer reviews

Due to the covid-19 the departure date from Ottawa was cancelled and had to find alternate ways to get home. I did not receive any notification, but was able to request a voucher to be used at a later time. Still have not received voucher

The bus driver was arrogant and the employees at the NY bus station were not helpful

The ride from New York to Montreal was quite uncomfortable. Small legroom, the interior worn out, and heavy smell from the bus toilet. The coach from Montreal to Ottawa was very comfortable, equipped with leather seats and enough legroom.

New York to Ottawa Buses

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W 42nd St & Port Authority Terminal, New York, NY 10036, USA

4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA

122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004

428-436 11th Ave, Stop accross from Jarvis Convention Center, New York, NY 10018, USA

367 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, USA

30th Street and 9th Avenue, , New York, , NY 10001

VIA Rail – Pick-up, main entrance, 200 Chemin Tremblay Rd, K1G 3H5, Canada

33 George St, Ottawa, ON K1N 6Z6, Canada

Université d'Ottawa, Desmarais Building - next to Waller/Laurier stop, 55 Laurier Ave. E, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5, Canada

Ring Rd-Transit stop# 7072 - Shelter #9552, Ottawa, ON K1G, Canada

St-Laurent Station , 1300, St-Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, ON K1K 4H4, Canada

Ottawa, ON K1A 0K2, Canada

Frequently asked questions for your trip New York - Ottawa

Is there a way to reach ottawa from new york without flying.

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Ottawa without flying. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

How long does it take to get to Ottawa from New York by bus?

Traveling from New York to Ottawa takes around 20h 20m on average, although the fastest bus will take 15h 5m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 336 miles (541 km) that separate the two cities.

What is the distance between New York and Ottawa?

New York and Ottawa are 336 miles (541 km) apart.

How frequently do buses run from New York to Ottawa each day?

About 13 buses travel this route daily, provided by FlixBus and Greyhound. The number of buses operating from New York to Ottawa may change based on the day of the week. Simplify your trip from New York to Ottawa by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

At what times does the first and last bus depart from New York to Ottawa?

The bus service operates from 1:25 AM for the initial departure and runs until 11:59 PM for the final departure.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from New York to Ottawa?

If you're headed to Ottawa from New York, chances are that your bus will depart from Port Authority, Port AuthorityW 42nd St and arrive at VIA Rail Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What is the most affordable way to go from New York to Ottawa?

The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. $70 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Ottawa from New York.

What is the ticket price for the bus trip from New York to Ottawa?

The bus ticket costs $108 on average. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $70 and $278, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from New York to Ottawa, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $80 to $152 for a bus ticket from New York to Ottawa based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $81 which is on 2024-04-05.

Usually FlixBus, Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus travel tips.

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between New York and Ottawa!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from New York to Ottawa.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from New York to Ottawa will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from New York to Ottawa.

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Bus from Ottawa, ON to New York, NY

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New york midtown (31st st & 8th ave).

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New York Port Authority

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New York City Chinatown (28 Allen St)

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New York (GW Bridge)

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New York City (103 Canal St)

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Frequently asked questions

The bus trip from Ottawa to New York is about 735 miles long. The quickest trip with Greyhound takes 16 hours 15 minutes.

The Ottawa to New York bus starts from $72.99. Booking in advance, whether on the app or website, is the best way to get the most affordable bus travel. If you book online, you can choose to pay with a debit card or credit card on the Greyhound app or website. If you prefer, you can also pay in person with cash.

You can track the status of your Ottawa to New York bus using Greyhound's bus tracker . With this tool, you can see the real-time location of your bus and get updates on its departure and arrival times.

When traveling on the bus from Ottawa to New York with Greyhound, you can bring one carry-on bag with you (maximum 25 lbs, 16x12x7 inches). You can store one bag under the bus for free, and if you have a Flexible fare, the second bag stored under the bus is also free. You can also carry additional or bulky baggage for a supplementary charge. You can reserve extra baggage while booking your ticket on our website or app. Alternatively, you can add bulky items later through the 'Manage My Booking' section. If your departure is from a location with Greyhound personnel, you can book and pay for your extra luggage there. For more information, please refer to our baggage policy page here .

Traveling by bus from Ottawa to New York with Greyhound is a convenient and environmentally responsible choice, as bus travel reduces traffic and emissions compared to traveling by car.

Onboard services available on Greyhound buses from Ottawa to New York include free Wi-Fi for all passengers, personal power outlets near every seat, reclining leather seats with footrests, extra legroom, overhead storage, and an on-board restroom.

The first Greyhound bus to New York from Ottawa leaves at 9:30 am.

The last Greyhound bus to New York from Ottawa leaves at 11:59 pm.

Yes, on this website you can book both Greyhound and FlixBus tickets from Ottawa to New York. You can check both the Greyhound and FlixBus ride schedules once you select your departure city, destination city, and desired trip date.

Greyhound runs up to 3 rides per day from Ottawa to New York. You can search for your preferred departure date and check the schedule using the search bar above.

Greyhound buses are equipped with wheelchair lifts to assist passengers using wheelchairs or mobility scooters. Each bus has space for two passengers with these devices. It's recommended to book your bus from Ottawa to New York in advance to ensure a spot. If you'd like to transfer to a regular seat, our drivers will stow your device for you. Service animals are also welcome on board our buses. For further details on accessibility and service animal policies, please check this link .

You can easily find the bus stops in Ottawa and in New York on this page: check the address and their location on the map!

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The quickest bus trip from New York to Ottawa takes 17 hours 20 minutes.

The bus route from New York to Ottawa covers 1176 km. FlixBus can bring you from New York to Ottawa in 17 hours 20 minutes.

You can get from New York to Ottawa for as little as $99.99. On average, tickets for this connection cost $99.99.

You can buy your bus ticket from New York to Ottawa choosing your preferred payment method among card, Paypal, Google Pay, and more!

You can track your bus location on our Real-Time Bus Tracker . Just select the relevant bus stop and check the time of arrival. Find out where your bus is and check if there are delays on the route.

You can book your bus ticket for FlixBus from as little as $99.99. You can buy your ticket most easily on our website or in the app . Book in time to get the best price.

You can bring your bike on FlixBus choosing between different transport options subject to availability. You can find the prices for bikes here .

Find the cheapest buses from New York to Ottawa

Getting from New York to Ottawa is cheap and easy when you travel with FlixBus. The two cities are 1176 km apart and traveling between the two takes as little as 17 hours 20 minutes. FlixBus tickets are always good value, but you can save even more money by booking online in advance . Book on the website or with our FlixBus App in minutes, then simply use your phone as your ticket to board the bus. You can get bus tickets to travel between New York and Ottawa for as little as $99.99 if you book in advance and/or outside of busy travel times, like weekends and holidays. For a quick, easy, and environmentally-conscious choice, travel with FlixBus. We have a large network, so you can trust us to take you from your desired departure city to your destination in comfort and style - all for a great value.

Traveling from New York to Ottawa

It’s easy to get from New York to Ottawa with FlixBus, with 7 direct buses per day. The first bus is at 1:25 am and the last bus leaves at 11:59 pm , giving you options to suit every schedule. and it can take a minimum time of 17 hours 20 minutes . Bus travel is the most environmentally friendly way to travel long distances and we’re working to make it even greener with high environmental standards across our fleet of buses, the use of alternative drive and fuel technologies, and the option for all passengers to offset their carbon emissions at the point of buying a ticket. The average cost of bus travel between New York and Ottawa is $99.99 , which makes bus travel far cheaper than any other method.

Traveling from New York and not familiar with it? Here’s everything you need to know. New York is a transport hub with 6 bus stations ; the 178 buses departing every day take travelers to cities across the country

Arriving in Ottawa

Traveling to Ottawa for the first time? Here’s what you need to know: Ottawa is very well connected to other destinations on the FlixBus network. The city is connected to 18 other destinations that you can easily reach by bus. You can find 2 FlixBus stops in the city.

What to expect onboard the FlixBus bus from New York to Ottawa

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Travel is being impacted by Tuesday’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse along Interstate 695 in Baltimore, Maryland. 

Drivers were immediately directed to take alternate routes through the city, following the early morning incident. What’s less clear is what the bridge collapse may mean for upcoming cruises in and out of Baltimore.

“Vessel traffic into and out of the Port of Baltimore is suspended until further notice,” the Port of Baltimore posted on X, formerly Twitter.

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Rep. Kweisi Mfume, D-Md., whose district includes the bridge and the port, called the collapse an “unthinkable horror” and said he had spoken with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and the White House. 

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“They are responding with all of the assets at their disposal,” he said in a statement. “Our prayers right now are for the missing individuals and victims of this tragedy. We thank God for the effective service of our first responders.”

Here’s what we know.

Which cruises go to Baltimore?

Several major cruise lines serve Baltimore. According to the Cruise Lines International Association, the industry’s leading trade group, published itineraries in the 2024 calendar year include a dozen ships making 115 stops in Baltimore.

“We are deeply saddened by the tragedy and collapse of the Key Bridge that occurred last night and extend our support and heartfelt prayers to all those impacted,” CLIA spokesperson Anne Madison said in an emailed statement. “We join everyone in extending our thanks and appreciation to the first responders and emergency workers in Baltimore, the U.S. Coast Guard, and other professionals who are working with one goal in mind—to save lives. We are closely following this situation.”

Carnival’s website shows Carnival Pride and Carnival Legend also have sailings into or out of Baltimore set for April. 

Carnival Legend will temporarily move operations to Norfolk, Virginia.

The ship's current cruise, which left for a planned round-trip sailing from Baltimore on March 24, will end in Norfolk on Sunday. Passengers will then receive free bus rides to Baltimore. The vessel's next cruise will sail round-trip from Norfolk later that day.

“Our thoughts remain with the impacted families and first responders in Baltimore,” Carnival president Christine Duffy said in a statement. “We appreciate the pledge made by President Biden today to dedicate all available resources to reopen Baltimore Harbor to marine traffic as soon as possible. As those plans are finalized, we will update our future cruise guests on when we will return home to Baltimore, but in the meantime, we appreciate the quick response and support from officials in Norfolk.”

The cruise line has not yet shared plans for Carnival Pride. Carnival's parent company, Carnival Corp., said the temporary change in homeport is estimated to have an impact of up to $10 million on adjusted EBITDA and adjusted net income this year, according to a news release .

Royal Caribbean's Vision of the Seas, which left from Baltimore on March 23 , will return to Norfolk instead on April 4. "Our guests on board will be provided compensation and complimentary shuttle transportation as well as Wi-Fi and phone calls to adjust their travel arrangements," a spokesperson said in an email.

The ship's April 4 and 12 cruises will leave from Norfolk, too. "Our guests booked to sail with us will receive compensation due to the necessary adjustments made to their vacations," the spokesperson added. "After returning from the April 12 cruise, Vision will head to the Bahamas for its previously scheduled maintenance."

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American Cruise Lines has roundtrip sailings from Baltimore scheduled in May, according to its website.

“We will monitor the situation and make adjustments to future cruises if needed, but at the present time our schedules remain unaffected, and our thoughts remain with those affected by the immediate situation and rescue efforts underway,” an American Cruise Lines spokesperson told USA TODAY.

Norwegian Cruise Line doesn’t appear to have any Baltimore sailings until September on Norwegian Sky . The line will stay in contact with the port and share any changes with passengers and travel partners, according to a spokesperson.

"In the meantime, we wish the city of Baltimore strength during this very unfortunate event," they said in an email.

Alternate routes for the Baltimore bridge

Most drivers can take Interstate 95 (Fort McHenry Tunnel) or Interstate 895 (Baltimore Harbor Tunnel) to avoid the collapsed bridge. However Maryland Transportation Authority notes there are some exceptions .

Vehicles carrying hazardous materials, including more than 10 pounds of propane, are not allowed in the tunnels. Additionally, vehicles more than 13-feet and 6-inches high or 8-feet wide may not use the 1-895 Baltimore Harbor Tunnel. Vehicles more than 14-feet and 6-inches high or 11-feet wide may not use the I-95 Fort McHenry Tunnel. 

Those vehicles should use the western portion of I-695 instead.

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Girl, 8, Is Sole Survivor of Bus Plunge: ‘No One Can Explain This Miracle’

Forty-five church pilgrims from Botswana, along with the driver, were killed when the bus plunged off an overpass into a rocky ravine in South Africa. The only survivor was a little girl.

By John Eligon and Yvonne Mooka

Reporting from Molepolole, Botswana

Lauryn Siako is the rare 8-year-old who springs out of bed to get herself ready for church, her family said. She loves the singing, the dancing, the worshiping.

So when leaders of her church announced that they were resuming the enormous annual Easter pilgrimage to church headquarters in South Africa this year, after a four-year hiatus for Covid-19, Lauryn pleaded with her mother to let her go for the first time.

Lauryn and her grandmother boarded a bus in their home village of Molepolole, Botswana, on Wednesday night with 43 fellow members of the St. Engenas Zion Christian Church, excited for the experience of a lifetime.

But by the following morning, Lauryn was the only one of the 45 passengers still alive.

The driver lost control of the bus on a sharp turn, and it careened off a high overpass on Mmamatlakala Mountain in northeastern South Africa, plunging 165 feet into a rocky ravine and bursting into flames. The driver and all of his passengers perished, except, inexplicably, the stringy girl who had just received her passport a week before the trip and had guarded it closely. She escaped with minor lacerations, South African health officials said.

“How did she come out of that bus?” Lauryn’s tearful mother, Gaolebale Siako, said on Friday, sitting in the modest home where Lauryn had lived with her grandmother in Molepolole, repeating a question she has been asking herself over and over.

“It’s hard to explain,” she added. “I’m hurt that I lost my mom and other people, but I’m also comforted knowing that my child is alive.”

As investigators continued searching for remains and answers as to what happened on Friday, church members questioned how the bus ended up on a treacherous, winding mountain road that they had never taken before in many journeys to the church headquarters in Moria, South Africa.

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Kabelo Joseph Selome, a local ward councilor and a cousin of Lauryn’s mother, said in an interview in Botswana that the bus had been following two cars carrying church elders. But when the cars took a turn, the bus failed to follow — suggesting that the bus driver was lost, said Mr. Selome, who had spoken with the elders.

The police were investigating the crash as a case of culpable homicide, according to a statement, though they did not provide further details.

Emergency responders found Lauryn outside the bus with minor lacerations to her arms, legs, head and back, said Thilivhali Muavha, a spokesman for the chief health official in Limpopo Province, where the crash occurred. She was in stable condition on Friday, Mr. Muavha said.

Mr. Muavha said the authorities had not yet determined how the girl was able to survive such a devastating crash.

“All we can say is that we are happy that she was found alive,” he said.

The family has been speculating about how Lauryn survived, said Ms. Siako, 38. They wonder whether Lauryn’s grandmother, Onkemetse Siako, 61, threw her out of the window before the crash.

“No one can explain this miracle,” said Mr. Selome, the cousin.

The family learned at a briefing with police officials from Botswana on Friday, Mr. Selome said, that Lauryn had provided a lot of information to the South African authorities. She told them where the bus was coming from and where it was going, and even gave them her mother’s phone number.

The family now wonders whether God saved the young girl so that she could assist the authorities.

Lauryn was her grandmother’s favorite because she was so obedient, relatives said. The two lived together while Lauryn’s mother was away working, and they were inseparable. She got her cooking skills and independent mind from her grandmother, they said. She would wash and iron her own clothes and cook for the family — she baked bread the morning of the trip.

Lauryn was ranked second in her class, relatives said. She wanted to perform in a beauty pageant at school, but she was not picked because she walked too slowly and with her shoulders slumped, said her mother, who works as a safety and health official at a construction site.

Her mother told her to prepare not to sleep much at the Easter gathering. The praying, singing, dancing and prophesying happens on a field at night, and the energy is so high that the congregants rarely go to bed.

Ms. Siako said there was always a lot of excitement in simply traveling to the Easter gathering, which attracts millions of worshipers, and in seeing all the buses gathered at Moria.

The Zion Christian Church split into two branches in the middle of the 20th century after a dispute between the founder’s sons. Members of the St. Engenas branch wear a badge with a dove, while the other, larger branch, simply called the Zion Christian Church, wear a star. Their beliefs are virtually the same, said Joel Cabrita, a history professor at Stanford University in California, who has written a book about the church. They belong to a broader Zionist Christian movement in Africa that counts around 15 million members, the largest denomination in southern Africa.

While the St. Engenas branch decided to restart its pilgrimage this year, the other branch still has not.

The South African police confirmed on Friday that the passengers on the bus, along with the driver, were citizens of Botswana making the journey from Molepolole, a village that is considered the gateway to the vast Kalahari Desert.

As of Friday afternoon, 34 bodies had been recovered, the police said. Only nine of them were identifiable, with the others burned beyond recognition.

The tragedy cast a cloud over Botswana, a heavily Christian nation of about 2.5 million that was preparing to celebrate the Easter weekend.

Ms. Siako and other relatives said they worried about how this tragedy would affect Lauryn’s mental state. It is unclear when family members might be able to travel to South Africa to visit her in the hospital, or when she will be able to return home.

“I cry a lot,” Ms. Siako said. “I’m just worried, how is she right now?”

She said she pictured her daughter alone at the bottom of the ravine after the crash, and wondered whether she was scared and crying. “I’m asking myself,” she said, “did she even see what really happened?”

Ultimately, though, the miracle of Lauryn’s survival might be all this devastated community has to help it heal right now.

“This girl, just her being alive, is comforting the whole family,” Mr. Selome said. “This girl is giving us strength.”

John Eligon is the Johannesburg bureau chief for The Times, covering a wide range of events and trends that influence and shape the lives of ordinary people across southern Africa. More about John Eligon