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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Ottawa, ON to Rensselaer, NY
Cheapest price
$104
Average price
$104
Fastest journey
19 h 25 m
Average duration
19 h 25 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
345 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ottawa, ON to Rensselaer, 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 Rensselaer, NY will cost around $104 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $104.
Of the 1 buses that leave Ottawa, ON for Rensselaer, NY on Fri, May 29, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 29 the direct buses cover the 345 km distance in an average of 19 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 19 h 25 m .
On Fri, May 29 the slowest buses will take 19 h 25 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.
6:30 PM19h25Ottawa, ON1:55 PMRensselaer, NY$1041One-way0 transfers
- 6:30 PM19h25Ottawa, ON1:55 PMRensselaer, NY$1041One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Ottawa, ON to Rensselaer, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ottawa, ON to Rensselaer, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $102. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 17h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $102, and a train costs an average of $187.
Distance: 214 miles (345 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$103 Average price Cheapest | $196 Average price | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
19h 40m Average total duration 19h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 18m Average total duration Fastest 17h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ottawa, ON to Rensselaer, NY:
A bus is $93 (€75) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ottawa, ON to Rensselaer, NY costing on average $196 (€158).
Other travel options to Rensselaer, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 19h 10m.
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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.
Ottawa, ON to Rensselaer, NY Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Tour Express | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 19h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 18h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator Tour Express | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $109 |
Live departures
Ottawa, ON to Rensselaer, NY bus times
The table below shows live departures for Ottawa, ON to Rensselaer, NY buses for today, Thursday, May 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 12:00 PM Ottawa, ON | 10h55 | 10:55 PM Rensselaer, NY | 1 transfer | |
| 8:45 PM Ottawa, ON | 7h20 | 4:05 AM Rensselaer, NY | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Ottawa, ON to Rensselaer, NY
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Buses from Ottawa, ON to Rensselaer, NY run on average 8 times per day, taking around 19h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $102 (€82) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 04:20, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 214 miles (345 km) distance in 18h 55m.
Distance 214 miles (345 km) |
Average bus duration 19h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $102 (€82) |
Buses per day 8 |
Fastest bus 18h 55m |
First bus 4:20 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Bus providers: Tour Express from Ottawa, ON to Rensselaer, NYYou can travel by bus between Ottawa, ON to Rensselaer, NY with Tour Express for as low as $102 (€82). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Ottawa, ON to Rensselaer, NY
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