- Must visit
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
One of the world's great art museums, with vast collections spanning ancient to modern art. A top priority for first-time visitors and repeat museum-goers alike.
Cheapest price
$64
Average price
$85
Fastest journey
9 h 20 m
Average duration
13 h 15 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
540 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ottawa, ON to New York, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ottawa, ON to New York, NY will cost around $85 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $64.
Of the 4 buses that leave Ottawa, ON for New York, NY on Tue, Jun 16, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct buses cover the 540 km distance in an average of 13 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 20 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest buses will take 17 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Ottawa, ON to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $76. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $76, and a flight costs an average of $159.
Distance: 335 miles (540 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$147 Average price Cheapest | $328 Average price | $224 Average price | $126 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
17h 50m Average total duration 17h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 10m Average total duration 15h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ottawa, ON to New York, NY:
A bus is $77 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ottawa, ON to New York, NY costing on average $224 (€181).
A bus is $180 (€146) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ottawa, ON to New York, NY costing on average $328 (€265).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 15h 40m.
Bus takes on average 17h 20m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 24h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 23h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $142 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 27h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $135 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 20h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $137 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 22h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 21h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 20h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $121 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 26h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 30h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $187 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 16h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 19h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $139 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 22h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $140 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 22h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $142 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 24h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 24h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 22h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $140 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 22h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $140 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 23h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $129 |
The table below shows live departures for Ottawa, ON to New York, NY buses for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 1:45 PM Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON | 9h45 | 11:30 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:10 PM Ottawa, Hudson's Bay (Bayshore Shopping Centre), ON | 9h20 | 11:30 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 3:30 PM Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON | 17h20 | 8:50 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 PM Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON | 16h35 | 8:05 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Ottawa, ON to New York, NY run on average 27 times per day, taking around 17h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $76 (€62) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 335 miles (540 km) distance in 15h 45m.
Distance 335 miles (540 km) |
Average bus duration 17h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $76 (€62) |
Buses per day 27 |
Fastest bus 15h 45m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
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One of the world's great art museums, with vast collections spanning ancient to modern art. A top priority for first-time visitors and repeat museum-goers alike.
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Classic Manhattan steakhouse with historic interiors, excellent chops, and a traditional fine-dining New York feel.
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Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars; 18-20% at restaurants, more for great service. Tip taxis about 15-20%, hotel staff USD 1-5, and round up for casual services.
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