Ottawa to Paterson by train
Paterson lies 515 km (320 mi) south of Ottawa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 6 h 58 min at the speeds typical of Canada and United States rail, over roughly 628 km (390 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Ottawa | Paterson | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 1 million | 147,754 |
| Elevation | 71 m (233 ft) | 35 m (115 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Stations on record | Rideau station, Pimisi station | Paterson, Lake View, Vreeland Avenue |
What changes when you arrive in Paterson
Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book trains from Ottawa to Paterson
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Staying in Paterson
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Common questions
How far is Paterson from Ottawa?
515 km (320 mi) in a straight line, south of Ottawa; by road roughly 628 km (390 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ottawa to Paterson by train?
About 6 h 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ottawa and Paterson?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Paterson?
The Dollar (USD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.