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Ottawa to Bethesda buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ottawa and Bethesda takes 21h 5m and the fastest bus takes 19h 15m. The bus runs, on average, 3 times per week from Ottawa to Bethesda. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

21h 5m
Duration
797 mi
Distance
$324
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Ottawa to Bethesda bus times

Buses run 3 times a week between Ottawa and Bethesda. The earliest departure is at 7:15 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Ottawa is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Bethesda at 2:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Montreal and take an average of 21h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Orléans ExpressFlixbus USATripper Bus19h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Orléans ExpressFlixbus USATripper Bus24h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Orléans ExpressFlixbus USATripper Bus19h 15m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ottawa to Bethesda? 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.

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  • Distance: 797.1 mi
  • Duration: 21h 5m

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Bethesda, MD, USA?

You can take a bus from Ottawa to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform via Montreal, New York, Washington, and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform in around 17h 9m.

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