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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Windsor (International Transit Centre) | Ottawa (VIA Rail) | Cheapest | |||||
FlixBus + FlixBus | Windsor (International Transit Centre) | Ottawa (VIA Rail) | Fastest | |||||
| Windsor (International Transit Centre) | Ottawa (VIA Rail) | No tags | |||||
VIA Rail + Megabus Canada | Windsor, ON | St-Laurent station, Platform E | No tags | |||||
| Windsor (International Transit Centre) | Ottawa (VIA Rail) | No tags | |||||
VIA Rail + Megabus Canada | Windsor, ON | St-Laurent station, Platform E | No tags | |||||
| Windsor (International Transit Centre) | Ottawa | No tags | |||||
| Windsor (International Transit Centre) | Ottawa | No tags |
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Among the sustainable travel choices, the Shuttle stands out as a good way to reach Ottawa. The journey takes about 11 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just MX$1,310, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus stations and stops in Windsor and Ottawa
Stops in Windsor
- A
181 Goyeau St
181 Goyeau St, Windsor, ON N9A 2W3, Canada - B
300 Chatham St W
300 Chatham St W, Windsor, ON N9A 0A8, Canada
Stops in Ottawa
- A
Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)
VIA Rail – Pick-up, main entrance, 200 Chemin Tremblay Rd, K1G 3H5, Canada - B
CHEO
Ring Rd-Transit stop# 7072 - Shelter #9552, Ottawa, ON K1G, Canada - C
Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building
Université d'Ottawa, Desmarais Building - next to Waller/Laurier stop, 55 Laurier Ave. E, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5, Canada - D
St-Laurent Station - 1300 St. Laurent Blvd
St-Laurent Station , 1300, St-Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, ON K1K 4H4, Canada - E
Queen & Metcalfe
508 Queen St, Ottawa, ON K1P, Canada - F
University of Ottawa
University of Ottawa, 55 Laurier Ave. E, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5, Canada
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Customers appreciate the economical fares and punctuality of the service. However, there were minor delays during transfers and issues with on-board wifi towards the end of the trip. Some passengers mentioned concerns about unclean toilets and uncomfortable seats, but overall, their experience was satisfactory.
FlixBus Windsor Ottawa recent customer reviews
Terrible experience. Outlets didn’t work, WiFi never works, couldn’t charge my phone for the 13 hour trip it was very uncomfortable
Brian A.
Economical and on time was a plus, minor delay on a transfer to second bus, last leg of the trip the on board wifi failed for the last 90 minutes were downsides.
Randy N.
2 things I didn’t enjoy were: 1. Toilets are not clean 2. Seats are not very comfortable Everything else was fine
Aatif B.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Windsor, ON, CA to Ottawa, CA by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Windsor to Ottawa?
The cheapest bus tickets from Windsor to Ottawa start from MX$1,035. The average price for this route is around MX$1,372. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Windsor to Ottawa?
The average bus travel time from Windsor to Ottawa is 12h 50m, covering a distance of 678 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 11h 15m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Windsor to Ottawa route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 19 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Windsor to Ottawa?
The earliest bus departs from Windsor to Ottawa at 12:30am. And the latest bus departs at 7:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Windsor to Ottawa?
A bus trip from Windsor to Ottawa generates an estimated 16.944675 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Windsor, ON, CA to Ottawa, CA was searched and found on Sep 2, 2026 with a price of MX$972To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Windsor, ON, CA to Ottawa, CA, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from MX$972 to MX$2,186 for a bus ticket from Windsor, ON, CA to Ottawa, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at MX$1,232 which is on 2026-09-08.
What's the cheapest way to go from Windsor, ON, CA to Ottawa, CA?
The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
