There are 8 ways to get from Ottawa to Needham by car, plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus, 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
4h 56m$75–397Train, bus
- Take the train from Ottawa to Montréaltrain VIA Rail
- Take the bus from Montreal to Bostonbus Greyhound US0260
11h 56m$84–263Train
- 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
18h 14m$261–555Drive 409.3 mi
- Drive from Ottawa to Needhamcar 409.3 mi
8h 15m$79–113Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, train
- Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane YOW - BOS
- Take the train from Back Bay to Needham Centertrain
5h 46m$194–570Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain
- Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane YUL - BOS
7h 15m$229–741Bus
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Montrealbus FlixBus 2730
- Take the bus from Montreal to Bostonbus Greyhound US0260
12h 59m$84–135Bus via Concord
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Montrealbus
- Take the bus from Montreal to Concordbus
- Take the bus from Concord, NH to Boston - South Stationbus
16h 51m$83–130
Ottawa to Needham by train, subway, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Needham is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 8h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Needham is to drive and fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $75 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa to Needham. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Boston via Montreal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Needham. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Needham Center via Montreal Central Station, Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 14m.
The distance between Ottawa and Needham is 358 miles. The road distance is 411.7 miles.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Needham without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 56m and costs $80 - $270.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Ottawa to Needham, including transfers.
Ottawa to Needham bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ottawa station.
Ottawa to Needham train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Needham is to train which takes 18h 14m and costs $260 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $140 and takes 12h 59m.
What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Needham, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Ottawa to Needham Center via Montréal, Montreal Central Station, Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Boston, and Back Bay in around 18h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ottawa to Needham Center via Montreal, Boston, and South Station in around 12h 59m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- boutiqueair.com
Flights from Massena International Airport-Richards Field to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Website
- flyporter.com
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–550
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–550
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Ottawa to Montréal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–170
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $29–85
- Business
- $60–160
- Business Plus
- $70–170
- Economy
- $30–95
- Economy Plus
- $35–100
Train from Ottawa to Montréal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–170
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $29–85
- Business
- $60–160
- Business Plus
- $70–170
- Economy
- $30–95
- Economy Plus
- $35–100
Train from Ottawa to Dorval
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–170
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $26–80
- Business
- $55–160
- Business Plus
- $65–170
- Economy
- $29–90
- Economy Plus
- $30–95
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Back Bay to Needham Center
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Montreal to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Montreal to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Montreal to Concord
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Montreal to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ottawa to Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Montreal to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ottawa to Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 833 449 6444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Orleans Express
Bus from Ottawa to Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Orleans Express
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- [email protected]
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Ottawa to Needham bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Montreal station.
Ottawa to Needham train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Montréal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to Needham is 412 miles. It takes approximately 8h 15m to drive from Ottawa to Needham.
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