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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Sault College | CHEO | Cheapest | |||||
| Howard Johnson | Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd) | Fastest | |||||
| Sault College | CHEO | No tags | |||||
| Sault College | Ottawa - Hospital - General Campus | No tags | |||||
| Sault College | Ottawa - Hospital - General Campus | No tags |
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| Average Price | Average Duration | CO₂ emissions | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average PriceUS$123 - US$195 | Average Duration13h 14m | 17kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars | Most eco-friendly | ||
Carpool | Average PriceUS$113 - US$113 | Average Duration9h 15m | 28kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars | CheapestFastest |
Busbud recommends taking the bus from Sault Ste. Marie to OttawaAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Ottawa. The journey takes about 13 hours 14 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$123, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Sault Ste. Marie, CA to Ottawa, CA: Trip Overview
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Users have reported that the journey from SSM to Sudbury was somewhat time-consuming, and there were concerns about bus seat stability, which caused discomfort.
Ontario Northland Sault Ste. Marie Ottawa recent customer reviews
I enjoyed the adventure! I didn’t enjoy, the delays, no wifi, no plug-ins, for 13+ hours
Nora N.
Both of my busses were late by more than 2 hours and I was given no information so I couldn't plan my arrival accordingly
Alexandra M.
It was okay but we wasted a lot of time from SSM to Sudbury,
Olusayo F.
Sault Ste. Marie to Ottawa Bus
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Sault Ste. Marie, CA - Ottawa, CA
How far is Sault Ste. Marie from Ottawa?
The distance between Sault Ste. Marie and Ottawa is around 683 km (424 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Sault Ste. Marie to Ottawa?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Howard Johnson, in Sault Ste. Marie, and end it at CHEO, in Ottawa.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Sault Ste. Marie, CA to Ottawa, CA was searched and found on Aug 24, 2025 with a price of US$103To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Sault Ste. Marie, CA to Ottawa, CA, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$103 to US$142 for a bus ticket from Sault Ste. Marie, CA to Ottawa, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$103 which is on 2025-08-24.
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Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Sault Ste. Marie to Ottawa, get comfy and count the stars.
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Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!
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