How much is the bus ticket from Ottawa to Oshawa?

The cheapest bus tickets from Ottawa to Oshawa start at R 395. The average price for this route is around R 769. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Ottawa to Oshawa?

The average bus journey time from Ottawa to Oshawa is 5h 10m, covering a distance of 310 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 3h 50m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Ottawa to Oshawa route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 36 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Ontario Northland .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Ottawa to Oshawa?

The earliest bus departs from Ottawa to Oshawa at 00:25. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Ottawa to Oshawa?

A bus trip from Ottawa to Oshawa produces an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Ottawa to Oshawa?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Ontario Northland , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 7729 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Ottawa to Oshawa?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Ontario Northland has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Ottawa to Oshawa?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Ottawa to Oshawa?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Ontario Northland , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Ottawa to Oshawa from R 296 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Ottawa to Oshawa on 8 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	14:30	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	4h 35m	19:05	Whitby - Oshawa	Cheapest
	21:00	Terry Fox / Centrum	3h 50m	00:50	Whitby - Oshawa	Fastest
	17:30	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	4h 45m	22:15	Whitby - Oshawa	No tags
Megabus Canada + VIA Rail	15:10	St-Laurent station, Platform E	5h 55m	21:05	VIA Rail Station	No tags
	20:30	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	4h 20m	00:50	Whitby - Oshawa	No tags

Next departures from Ottawa to Oshawa on 9 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Ontario Northland + Metrolinx	10:24	Ottawa - Hospital - General Campus	13h 16m	23:40	Durham College Oshawa (GO bus connection)	Cheapest
Ontario Northland + Metrolinx	10:25	CHEO	12h 52m	23:17	Ontario Tech University Oshawa (GO bus connection)	Fastest
Ontario Northland + Metrolinx	10:24	Ottawa - Hospital - General Campus	13h 16m	23:40	Durham College Oshawa (GO bus connection)	No tags
Ontario Northland + Metrolinx	10:15	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	13h 2m	23:17	Ontario Tech University Oshawa (GO bus connection)	No tags
Ontario Northland + Metrolinx	10:15	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	13h 2m	23:17	Ontario Tech University Oshawa (GO bus connection)	No tags

Next departures from Ottawa to Oshawa on 10 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	17:30	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	4h 45m	22:15	Whitby - Oshawa	Cheapest
	18:10	Terry Fox / Centrum	4h 5m	22:15	Whitby - Oshawa	Fastest
	08:00	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	4h 40m	12:40	Whitby - Oshawa	No tags
Ontario Northland + Metrolinx	10:24	Ottawa - Hospital - General Campus	13h 16m	23:40	Durham College Oshawa (GO bus connection)	No tags
	12:00	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	4h 35m	16:35	Whitby - Oshawa	No tags

Next departures from Ottawa to Oshawa on 11 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Ontario Northland + Metrolinx	10:24	Ottawa - Hospital - General Campus	13h 16m	23:40	Durham College Oshawa (GO bus connection)	Cheapest
Ontario Northland + Metrolinx	10:25	CHEO	12h 52m	23:17	Ontario Tech University Oshawa (GO bus connection)	Fastest
Ontario Northland + Metrolinx	10:24	Ottawa - Hospital - General Campus	13h 16m	23:40	Durham College Oshawa (GO bus connection)	No tags
Ontario Northland + Metrolinx	10:15	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	13h 2m	23:17	Ontario Tech University Oshawa (GO bus connection)	No tags
Ontario Northland + Metrolinx	10:15	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	13h 2m	23:17	Ontario Tech University Oshawa (GO bus connection)	No tags

Next departures from Ottawa to Oshawa on 12 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	14:30	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	4h 35m	19:05	Whitby - Oshawa	Cheapest
	21:00	Terry Fox / Centrum	3h 50m	00:50	Whitby - Oshawa	Fastest
	08:00	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	4h 40m	12:40	Whitby - Oshawa	No tags
Ontario Northland + Metrolinx	10:24	Ottawa - Hospital - General Campus	13h 16m	23:40	Durham College Oshawa (GO bus connection)	No tags
	11:00	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	5h 15m	16:15	Whitby - Oshawa	No tags

Next departures from Ottawa to Oshawa on 13 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	07:00	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	5h 40m	12:40	Whitby - Oshawa	CheapestFastest
Ontario Northland + Metrolinx	10:24	Ottawa - Hospital - General Campus	12h 56m	23:20	Durham College Oshawa (GO bus connection)	No tags
	08:00	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	8h 35m	16:35	Whitby - Oshawa	No tags
Ontario Northland + Metrolinx	10:24	Ottawa - Hospital - General Campus	12h 56m	23:20	Durham College Oshawa (GO bus connection)	No tags
	10:00	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	6h 35m	16:35	Whitby - Oshawa	No tags

Next departures from Ottawa to Oshawa on 14 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	14:30	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	4h 35m	19:05	Whitby - Oshawa	Cheapest
	21:00	Terry Fox / Centrum	3h 50m	00:50	Whitby - Oshawa	Fastest
	08:00	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	4h 40m	12:40	Whitby - Oshawa	No tags
Ontario Northland + Metrolinx	10:24	Ottawa - Hospital - General Campus	12h 56m	23:20	Durham College Oshawa (GO bus connection)	No tags
	11:00	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	5h 15m	16:15	Whitby - Oshawa	No tags

Next departures from Ottawa to Oshawa on 15 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	20:30	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	4h 20m	00:50	Whitby - Oshawa	Cheapest
	21:00	Terry Fox / Centrum	3h 50m	00:50	Whitby - Oshawa	Fastest
	08:00	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	4h 40m	12:40	Whitby - Oshawa	No tags
Ontario Northland + Metrolinx	10:24	Ottawa - Hospital - General Campus	13h 16m	23:40	Durham College Oshawa (GO bus connection)	No tags
	11:00	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	5h 15m	16:15	Whitby - Oshawa	No tags

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Compare 4 ways to travel from Ottawa to Oshawa

We recommend taking the shuttle

Among the sustainable travel choices, the shuttle stands out as a good way to reach Oshawa. The journey takes about 4 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just R 347, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10shuttle per day

4h 40mAverage duration

287 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 395 - R 2 651	Average duration5h 10m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 764 - R 3 468	Average duration3h 58m	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average priceR 347 - R 1 588	Average duration4h 40m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 307 - R 1 042	Average duration4h	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 554 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Users have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting comfortable seating and courteous drivers. The service is appreciated for its affordability on routes like Ottawa to Toronto. However, some users noted issues such as non-functional outlets and a broken toilet, along with difficulties in tracking the bus's location accurately.

FlixBus Ottawa Oshawa recent customer reviews

Worst thing on the planet, annoying people, the bus smelled like urine, and there was no AC at any point during the trip, the driver was also just bad and there are way too many stops way to close to one another for no reason.

Alejandra G.

18 June 2025

Their service was excellent and fast however please have the tracking link updated as we had a hard time to find where the bus have reached.

Eapen M.

20 December 2024

The bus driver was awesome! He is kind enough to wait few minutes to board me in as I was couple of minutes late

Razia S.

4 December 2024

Ontario Northland

4/57 735 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Ottawa, CA to Oshawa by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Ottawa to Oshawa?
The cheapest bus tickets from Ottawa to Oshawa start at R 395. The average price for this route is around R 769. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Ottawa to Oshawa?
The average bus journey time from Ottawa to Oshawa is 5h 10m, covering a distance of 310 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 3h 50m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Ottawa to Oshawa route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 36 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Ontario Northland.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Ottawa to Oshawa?
The earliest bus departs from Ottawa to Oshawa at 00:25. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Ottawa to Oshawa?
A bus trip from Ottawa to Oshawa produces an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Ottawa to Oshawa?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Ontario Northland, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 7729 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Ottawa to Oshawa?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Ontario Northland has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Ottawa to Oshawa?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Ottawa to Oshawa?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Ontario Northland, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

06/12

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07/12

R 348

Today

R 296

09/12

No data

10/12

R 314

11/12

No data

12/12

R 348

13/12

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The cheapest trip from Ottawa, CA to Oshawa was searched and found on 08 Dec 2025 with a price of R 296

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

You can expect to pay from R 296 to R 714 for a bus ticket from Ottawa, CA to Oshawa based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 314, which is on 2025-12-10.

What's the cheapest way to go from Ottawa, CA to Oshawa?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time5h 10m	Avg priceR 769	Daily departures36
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time3h 58m	Avg priceR 1 294	Daily departures14
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time4h	Avg priceR 810	Daily departures6