What is the travel distance from Detroit to Ottawa?

The distance separating Detroit and Ottawa is 423 miles (682 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Detroit to Ottawa?

The majority of buses traveling from Detroit to Ottawa start their journey at Detroit Bus Station and wind up at Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd). These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: August 2 at 11:30pm
Departure city: Detroit
Departure location: Detroit Bus Station
Arrival time: August 3 at 8:05pm
Destination city: Ottawa
Destination location: Ottawa
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 20h 35m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: August 2 at 11:30pm
Departure city: Detroit
Departure location: Detroit Bus Station
Arrival time: August 3 at 12:10pm
Destination city: Ottawa
Destination location: Terry Fox / Centrum
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 12h 40m
Departure time: August 2 at 6:30am
Departure city: Detroit
Departure location: Detroit Bus Station
Arrival time: August 2 at 7:50pm
Destination city: Ottawa
Destination location: Ottawa (VIA Rail)
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 13h 20m
Departure time: August 2 at 12:00pm
Departure city: Detroit
Departure location: Detroit Bus Station
Arrival time: August 3 at 1:15am
Destination city: Ottawa
Destination location: Ottawa (VIA Rail)
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 13h 15m
Departure time: August 2 at 4:15pm
Departure city: Detroit
Departure location: Detroit Bus Station
Arrival time: August 3 at 5:25am
Destination city: Ottawa
Destination location: Ottawa (VIA Rail)
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 13h 10m

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Bus Detroit, MI to Ottawa, CA: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$84

Average bus trip duration13h 15m

Number of daily buses9

Earliest bus departure6:30am

Distance411 miles (662 km)

Latest bus departure11:30pm

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FlixBus

3.5/59,753 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,137 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

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 Detroit Ottawa recent customer reviews

Great service

Jules L.

September 30, 2017

CA bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

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Where are the popular stops in Detroit and Ottawa?

Stops in Detroit

A - Detroit Bus Station

Stops in Ottawa

A - Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)

B - CHEO

C - Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building

D - St-Laurent Station - 1300 St. Laurent Blvd

E - Queen & Metcalfe

F - University of Ottawa

Frequently asked questions for your trip Detroit, MI - Ottawa, CA

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

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$99

07/26

$64

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$60

07/28

$66

07/29

$63

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$83

The cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to Ottawa, CA was searched and found on Jul 27, 2025 with a price of $60

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

You can expect to pay from $60 to $129 for a bus ticket from Detroit, MI to Ottawa, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $63 which is on 2025-07-29.

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Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Detroit to Ottawa that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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