Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Lakehead University | Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd) | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Landmark Hotel | Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd) | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Thunder Bay - Regional Health Sciences Centre | CHEO | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Thunder Bay - Regional Health Sciences Centre | Ottawa - Hospital - General Campus | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Thunder Bay - Regional Health Sciences Centre | Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Lakehead University | CHEO | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Lakehead University | Ottawa - Hospital - General Campus | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Thunder Bay | CHEO | No tags |
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Get from Thunder Bay to Ottawa
The journey takes about 22 hours 31 minutes, and with fares starting at just £145, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus stations and stops in Thunder Bay and Ottawa
Stops in Thunder Bay
- A
Lakehead University
Agora Circle at Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON 7041 SN, Canada - B
Thunder Bay Greyhound Bus Station
815 Fort William Rd, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 3A4 - C
Happy Time Tours
1475 Walsh St W, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 4X6, Canada - D
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
Main Entrance on Ron Saddington Way, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 7A5, 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
Compare bus companies
Based on 8490 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Ontario Northland ticket prices on this trip start at £145
Ontario Northland Thunder Bay Ottawa recent customer reviews
we changed three busses. No internet in last bus and The air conditioner of the second bus was broken and all the cold was hitting our heads.
Mohammad Ibrahim S.
They did not open seats or make people move when I needed wheel chair seat I had on a cast broke ankle . I had to struggle to a seat far down the alie . Not nice .
Victoria S.
Enjoy the safe driver but didn’t enjoy the lather site
Gilles B.
Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Thunder Bay to Ottawa, CA
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much is the bus ticket from Thunder Bay to Ottawa?
The cheapest coach tickets from Thunder Bay to Ottawa start from £145. The average price for this route is around £147. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Thunder Bay to Ottawa?
The average bus journey time from Thunder Bay to Ottawa is 22h 31m, covering a distance of 674 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 22h 9m and is operated by Ontario Northland.
Which bus companies service the Thunder Bay to Ottawa route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Thunder Bay to Ottawa?
The earliest bus departs from Thunder Bay to Ottawa at 00:30. And the latest bus departs at 00:52.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Thunder Bay to Ottawa?
A bus journey from Thunder Bay to Ottawa produces an estimated 27.147050000000004 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice 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 Thunder Bay to Ottawa, CA was searched and found on 9 Sept 2026 with a price of £124To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Thunder Bay to Ottawa, CA as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £124 to £158 for a bus ticket from Thunder Bay to Ottawa, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £124, which is on 2026-09-09.
What's the cheapest way to go from Thunder Bay to Ottawa, CA?
The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
