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Trip Overview

The average bus between Downtown Toronto and Ottawa takes 5h 28m and the fastest bus takes 5h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Downtown Toronto to Ottawa. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 28m
Duration
450 km
Distance
$75
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Downtown Toronto to Ottawa bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Downtown Toronto and Ottawa. The earliest departure is at 2:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Downtown Toronto is at 5:00 PM which arrives into Ottawa at 10:40 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 35m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 5m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 35m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 25m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 35m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 5m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 35m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 35m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 5m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 35m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 35m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 35m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 5m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 35m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 35m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 5m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 35m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 35m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 5m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 35m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 40m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Downtown Toronto to Ottawa? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Downtown Toronto to Ottawa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 449.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Downtown Toronto, ON, Canada and Ottawa, ON, Canada?

Megabus Canada operates a bus from Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floor to Waller St at Laurier Ave 4 times a day. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 5h 40m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.

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