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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ottawa to Buffalo

Composite routes from Ottawa to Buffalo

Cheapest
5 h 55 min
Car
541 km.
from $29
Fastest
1 h 12 min
Plane
Other
8 h 26 min
Train, Bus
378 km.
from $124.07
9 h 10 min
378 km.
from $94.78
6 h 3 min
Bus, Plane
377 km.
from $276.34
9 h 32 min
378 km.
from $103.87
9 h 59 min
378 km.
from $149.41
6 h 41 min
Bus, Plane
377 km.
from $312.67
7 h 48 min
Train, Plane
377 km.
from $340.82
8 h 29 min
Train, Plane
377 km.
from $290.20

Transport providers

Airlines

Royal Jordanian

Website:
rj.com/
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Toronto
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$101.78–$190.84

Air Canada

Website:
aircanada.com
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Toronto
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$699.74
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Billy
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$508.90
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Toronto
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$699.74
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Buffalo
Ave. Duration:
6h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$760.87
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Billy
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$597.83

JetBlue Airways

Website:
jetblue.com/
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Buffalo
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$652.17

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Toronto
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$597.83
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Buffalo
Ave. Duration:
4h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$706.52

WestJet

Website:
westjet.com/
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Toronto
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.78–$636.13
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Toronto
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$890.58

Air Transat

Website:
airtransat.com/
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Toronto
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.78–$636.13
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Billy
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.78–$470.74
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Toronto
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$890.58
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Billy
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$103.26–$369.57

Porter Airlines

Website:
flyporter.com/en-ca/
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Toronto
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$445.29
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Billy
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.78–$470.74
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Toronto
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$763.36
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Billy
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$103.26–$369.57

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Toronto to Canadian
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.72–$89.06
Train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Buffalo
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.23–$69.97

VIA Rail

Phone:
+1 888 842-7245
Website:
viarail.ca/en
Train from Ottawa to Toronto
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$47.07–$114.50
Train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Buffalo
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.72–$89.06
Train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalo
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.17–$95.42
Train from Ottawa to Dorval
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.17–$95.42

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
ifsr@greyhound.com
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Toronto to Buffalo
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.63–$89.06

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Toronto to Buffalo
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.09–$54.71
Bus from Ottawa to Niagara
Ave. Duration:
8h 35m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$36.90–$120.86

Red Arrow

Phone:
1-800-232-1958
Email:
info@redarrow.ca
Website:
redarrow.ca/
Bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to Toronto
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$69.97–$89.06

Niagara Airbus

Phone:
905-374-8111
Email:
airsales@niagaraairbus.com
Website:
niagaraairbus.com
Bus from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to Buffalo
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$101.78–$127.23

Megabus Canada

Phone:
1-866-488-4452
Email:
customerservice@megabus.com
Website:
ca.megabus.com/
Bus from Toronto, ON to Buffalo,
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.52–$52.17

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Buffalo?

The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Buffalo is to bus which costs $38.04 - $141.30 and takes 12h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ottawa to Buffalo?

The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Buffalo is to drive which takes 5h 53m and costs $70.65 - $108.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Ottawa and Buffalo?

No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Ottawa - Via Rail and arriving at Buffalo via Toronto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Ottawa and Buffalo?

No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Buffalo via Toronto and Niagara Falls Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.

How far is it from Ottawa to Buffalo?

The distance between Ottawa and Buffalo is 617 km. The road distance is 540 km.

How do I travel from Ottawa to Buffalo without a car?

The best way to get from Ottawa to Buffalo without a car is to bus via Toronto which takes 9h 10m and costs $65.22 - $152.17 .

How long does it take to get from Ottawa to Buffalo?

It takes approximately 9h 10m to get from Ottawa to Buffalo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ottawa to Buffalo bus from?

Ottawa to Buffalo bus services, operated by Red Arrow, depart from Ottawa - Via Rail station.

Where do I catch the Ottawa to Buffalo train from?

Ottawa to Buffalo train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.

Train, bus or fly from Ottawa to Buffalo?

The best way to get from Ottawa to Buffalo is to bus via Toronto which takes 9h 10m and costs $65.22 - $152.17 . Alternatively, you can train via Canadian Border, which costs $59.78 - $250 and takes 9h 23m. There are no good options to train between Ottawa to Buffalo.

Where does the Ottawa to Buffalo bus arrive?

Ottawa to Buffalo bus services, operated by Red Arrow, arrive at Toronto Union Bus Station.

Where does the Ottawa to Buffalo train arrive?

Ottawa to Buffalo train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Toronto Union Station.

Can I drive from Ottawa to Buffalo?

Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to Buffalo is 540 km. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Ottawa to Buffalo.

How do I get a train ticket from Ottawa to Buffalo?

Book your Ottawa to Buffalo train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Buffalo?

There are 229+ hotels available in Buffalo. Prices start at $39.29 per night.
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