There are 7 ways to get from Ottawa to Cambridge by car, plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive to Massena International Airport-Richards Field, fly
best- Drive from Ottawa to Massena International Airport-Richards Field (MSS)car
- Fly from Massena International Airport-Richards Field (MSS) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane MSS - BOS
3h 27m$71–363Train, bus
- Take the train from Ottawa to Montréaltrain VIA Rail
- Take the bus from Montreal to Bostonbus Greyhound US0260
10h 26m$78–256Train
- Take the train from Ottawa to Montréaltrain
- Take the train from Montreal Central Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Bostontrain
16h 49m$270–548Drive 399.9 mi
- Drive from Ottawa to Cambridgecar 399.9 mi
8h 3m$92–133Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane YOW - BOS
4h 23m$162–562Bus
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Montrealbus FlixBus 2730
- Take the bus from Montreal to Bostonbus Greyhound US0260
11h 25m$77–129Bus via Concord
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Montréalbus
- Take the bus from Montreal to Concordbus
- Take the bus from Concord, NH to Boston - South Stationbus
13h 33m$95–129
Ottawa to Cambridge by train, subway, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Cambridge is to bus which costs $75 - $130 and takes 11h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Cambridge is to drive and fly which takes 3h 27m and costs $70 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Boston via Montreal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Boston via Montreal Central Station and Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 49m.
The distance between Ottawa and Cambridge is 346 miles. The road distance is 402.2 miles.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Cambridge without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 26m and costs $75 - $260.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Ottawa to Cambridge, including transfers.
Ottawa to Cambridge bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ottawa station.
Ottawa to Cambridge train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Cambridge is to train which takes 16h 49m and costs $270 - $550. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $160 - $600 and takes 4h 23m, you could also bus, which costs $75 - $130 and takes 11h 25m.
What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Cambridge, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Ottawa to Boston via Montréal, Montreal Central Station, and Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station in around 16h 49m. Alternatively, Porter Airlines and Air Canada fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) 5 times a day.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- boutiqueair.com
Flights from Massena International Airport-Richards Field to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
- Website
- flyporter.com
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–550
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Tuesday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $140–550
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Ottawa to Montréal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–170
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $30–90
- Business
- $60–160
- Business Plus
- $70–170
- Economy
- $30–95
- Economy Plus
- $35–110
Train from Ottawa to Montréal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–170
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $30–90
- Business
- $60–160
- Business Plus
- $70–170
- Economy
- $30–95
- Economy Plus
- $35–110
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Montreal Central Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Montreal to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Montreal to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Montreal to Concord
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Montreal to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ottawa to Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Montreal to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 833 449 6444
- serviceclient@keolis.ca
- Website
- Orleans Express
Bus from Ottawa to Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Orleans Express
- Adult
- $30–45
- Phone
- +1 866-307-0002
- info@autobusmaheux.qc.ca
- Website
- Autobus Maheux - English
Bus from Ottawa to Montréal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $36–41
- Book at
- Autobus Maheux Bookings
- Website
- Autobus Maheux - English
- Adult
- $36–41
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- info@concordcoachlines.com
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Bus from Concord, NH to Boston - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–21
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
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Ottawa to Cambridge bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Montreal station.
Ottawa to Cambridge train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Montréal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to Cambridge is 402 miles. It takes approximately 8h 3m to drive from Ottawa to Cambridge.
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