The average bus between Ottawa and Reading takes 16h 40m and the fastest bus takes 15h. The bus service runs several times per day from Ottawa to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Ottawa and Reading. The earliest departure is at 2:00 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Ottawa is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Reading at 8:45 PM. All services require a transfer at 55 Rue Sainte-Catherine E, Montreal, QC H2X 1K5 and take an average of 16h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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22h 30m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Ottawa to Reading? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa to Reading. However, there are services departing from Ottawa station and arriving at Reading station via 55 Rue Sainte-Catherine E, Montreal, QC H2X 1K5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 40m.
Ottawa to Reading bus services, operated by Tour Express, depart from 600 Cumberland St, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N7 station.
Ottawa to Reading bus services, operated by Tour Express, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Ottawa to Reading bus tickets online with Tour Express, Greyhound USA and Newark Airport Express.
The distance between Ottawa and Reading is 564.7 km. The road distance is 1,077 km.
You can take a bus from 600 Cumberland St, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N7 to Reading via 55 Rue Sainte-Catherine E, Montreal, QC H2X 1K5, Montreal, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Terminal B, and Newark in around 14h 43m.