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Today19 Mar
from US$7
Tomorrow20 Mar
from US$7
Thu21 Mar
from US$7
Fri22 Mar
from US$7
Sat23 Mar
from US$7
Sun24 Mar
from US$7
Mon25 Mar
from US$11
Tue26 Mar
from US$7

Cheap buses leaving today

One passenger / one way

Operated by: OurBusOurBus
08:25
5h50m
14:15
Ottawa - Ottawa West
Cheapest
Toronto - Front & York
Cheapest
Operated by: OurBusOurBus
08:00
6h15m
14:15
Ottawa - 33 George St.
2nd Cheapest
Toronto - Front & York
2nd Cheapest
Operated by: Book A RideBook A Ride
10:15
4h5m
14:20
Ottawa - Ottawa (Bayshore)
Fastest
Toronto - Scarborough Town Centre, McCowan/Progress Av. (Stop near Cineplex SE Corner)
Fastest
Operated by: Ontario NorthlandOntario Northland
10:25
11h
21:25
Ottawa - CHEO
Toronto - Yorkdale
Operated by: Ontario NorthlandOntario Northland
10:25
11h
21:25
Ottawa - CHEO
Toronto - Yorkdale
Bus Ottawa to Toronto: Trip Overview

Bus Ottawa to Toronto: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$37
Average bus trip duration5h 15m
Number of daily buses73
Earliest bus departure00:15
Distance211 miles
Latest bus departure23:59

Ottawa to Toronto buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Buses73
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures00:15 - 23:59
Minimum PriceUS$7
Average Ticket PriceUS$37
Minimum Trip Duration3h35m
Average Bus Trip Duration5h15m
Distance211 miles
Bus companies on this routeFlixBus, Book A Ride, Rider Express, Megabus, Ontario Northland
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip Ottawa - Toronto

The average bus ticket price from Ottawa to Toronto is US$37. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Ottawa to Toronto is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

The average travel time between Ottawa and Toronto is around 5h 15m, although the fastest bus will take about 3h 35m. This is the time it takes to travel the 218 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of buses from Ottawa to Toronto can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 73 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Ottawa to Toronto by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the bus from Ottawa to Toronto, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Book A Ride, Rider Express.

Buses travelling between Ottawa and Toronto leave from VIA Rail Station or 33 George St. and arrive at Union Station Bus Terminal, Scarborough Town Centre, Pearson Toronto Airport.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
17/03
US$7
18/03
US$7
Today
US$7
20/03
US$7
21/03
US$7
22/03
US$7
23/03
US$7
24/03
US$7
The cheapest trip from Ottawa to Toronto was searched and found on 17 Mar 2024 with a price of US$7

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Ottawa to Toronto as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$7 to US$99 for a bus ticket from Ottawa to Toronto based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$7, which is on 2024-03-20.

Usually Ontario Northland will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Ottawa and Toronto!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Ottawa to Toronto, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Ottawa to Toronto will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Ottawa to Toronto while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

What's the cheapest way to go from Ottawa to Toronto?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle typeTravel timeAvg priceDaily departures
Vehicle typeBusTravel time5h 15mAvg priceUS$37Daily departures73
Vehicle typeTrainTravel time4h 31mAvg priceUS$59Daily departures36
Vehicle typeCarpoolTravel time4h 30mAvg priceUS$45Daily departures16

The best way to travel between Ottawa and Toronto is by bus. By choosing the bus, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost US$37 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from US$14. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Toronto, choose the bus, as it will take you from Ottawa to Toronto in about 4h 30m – that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to Ottawa by bus?

Bus from Toronto to Ottawa

You can also go to Toronto by train

Train from Ottawa to Toronto

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