How much is the bus ticket from Boston to Ottawa?

The cheapest bus tickets from Boston to Ottawa start from $84. The average price for this route is around $158. 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 Boston to Ottawa?

The average bus trip duration from Boston to Ottawa is 1d 4h, covering a distance of 310 miles (499 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 21h 10m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Boston to Ottawa route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 30 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound .

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

The earliest bus departs from Boston to Ottawa at 1:30am. And the latest bus departs at 9:50pm.

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

A bus trip from Boston to Ottawa generates an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Boston to Ottawa?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11638 reviews.

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Boston to Ottawa?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Boston to Ottawa?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Boston to Ottawa from $93 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Boston to Ottawa on December 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:00am	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	1d 2h	1:35pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	Cheapest
	Bus	5:15pm	Boston (South Station)	21h 10m	2:25pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	Fastest
	Bus	3:00pm	Boston (South Station)	22h 35m	1:35pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	1d 7h	5:45am	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags
	Bus	5:15pm	Boston (South Station)	1d 3h	8:20pm	Ottawa	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Ottawa on December 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:15pm	Boston (South Station)	23h 50m	5:05pm	Bayshore Mall-Ottawa	Cheapest
	Bus	5:15pm	Boston (South Station)	21h 10m	2:25pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:00am	Boston (South Station)	22h 45m	5:45am	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags
	Bus	3:00pm	Boston (South Station)	22h 35m	1:35pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	1d 7h	5:45am	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 9:55 PM EST.

Get from Boston to Ottawa

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $84, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

30bus per day

1d 4hAverage Duration

310 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Boston and Ottawa?

Stops in Boston

A
Back Bay Station
145 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
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B
North Station
100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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C
Copley Square
115-127 St James Ave, Boston, MA 02116, USA
D
Prudential MBTA Station
220 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
E
Copley MBTA Station
650 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
F
Long Wharf
66 Long Wharf, Boston, MA 02110, USA

Stops in Ottawa

A
Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)
VIA Rail – Pick-up, main entrance, 200 Chemin Tremblay Rd, K1G 3H5, Canada
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B
CHEO
Ring Rd-Transit stop# 7072 - Shelter #9552, Ottawa, ON K1G, Canada
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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
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D
St-Laurent Station - 1300 St. Laurent Blvd
St-Laurent Station , 1300, St-Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, ON K1K 4H4, Canada
Visit page
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

FlixBus

3.5/511,674 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

FlixBus Boston Ottawa recent customer reviews

It was on time, but no Internet within USA upto Canada boarder.

Alex Kalungi A.

July 30, 2025

Greyhound

3.5/587,442 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Boston Ottawa recent customer reviews

The first part from Boston until driver change and the last part from Montreal to Ottawa, there was no comment at all from the driver. It would have helped to get an idea of the timelines of the trip as well as the stopps that were made. The overnight bus from Boston to Montreal was not comfortable at all.

Stefanie K.

August 27, 2018

Too many stops. Delayed departure from Boston by 20 mins without any announcements. Cattle-like treatment by staff. Bus not comfortable. No wifi. Generally very poor quality compared to similar long distance bus service in Europe.

Luc D.

August 13, 2017

dissatisfied plans were ruined

Yuxi C.

March 17, 2020

CA bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Boston, MA, US 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 Boston to Ottawa?
The cheapest bus tickets from Boston to Ottawa start from $84. The average price for this route is around $158. 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 Boston to Ottawa?
The average bus trip duration from Boston to Ottawa is 1d 4h, covering a distance of 310 miles (499 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 21h 10m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Boston to Ottawa route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 30 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Boston to Ottawa?
The earliest bus departs from Boston to Ottawa at 1:30am. And the latest bus departs at 9:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Boston to Ottawa?
A bus trip from Boston to Ottawa generates an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Boston to Ottawa?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11638 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Boston to Ottawa?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Boston to Ottawa?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Boston to Ottawa?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

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$263

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$206

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$233

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$129

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The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Ottawa, CA was searched and found on Dec 25, 2025 with a price of $129

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

You can expect to pay from $129 to $313 for a bus ticket from Boston, MA, US to Ottawa, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $129 which is on 2025-12-25.