What is the distance between Hamilton and Ottawa?

The distance between the two cities is 254 miles (409 km).

Bus Hamilton to Ottawa from $28 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Hamilton to Ottawa on October 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:20pm	McMaster University	8h 30m	12:50am	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	Cheapest
	10:15am	116603	6h 50m	5:05pm	Bayshore Mall-Ottawa	Fastest
	12:35pm	McMaster University	7h 30m	8:05pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags
Metrolinx + Ontario Northland	7:52am	McMaster University (GO bus connection)	15h 16m	11:08pm	Ottawa - Hospital - General Campus	No tags
	1:00pm	McMaster University	8h 35m	9:35pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags

Next departures for Hamilton to Ottawa on October 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:40am	McMaster University	8h	12:40pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	Cheapest
	10:15am	116603	6h 50m	5:05pm	Bayshore Mall-Ottawa	Fastest
	12:35pm	McMaster University	7h 30m	8:05pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags
Metrolinx + Ontario Northland	7:52am	McMaster University (GO bus connection)	15h 16m	11:08pm	Ottawa - Hospital - General Campus	No tags
	1:00pm	McMaster University	8h 35m	9:35pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags

Next departures for Hamilton to Ottawa on October 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:40am	McMaster University	7h 30m	12:10pm	Terry Fox / Centrum	Cheapest
	10:15am	116603	6h 50m	5:05pm	Bayshore Mall-Ottawa	Fastest
	4:40am	McMaster University	8h	12:40pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags
Metrolinx + Ontario Northland	7:32am	McMaster University (GO bus connection)	15h 36m	11:08pm	Ottawa - Hospital - General Campus	No tags
	12:35pm	McMaster University	7h 30m	8:05pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags

Next departures for Hamilton to Ottawa on October 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:40am	McMaster University	8h	12:40pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	Cheapest
	10:15pm	116603	7h 10m	5:25am	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	Fastest
	12:20pm	McMaster University	7h 30m	7:50pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags
Metrolinx + Ontario Northland	7:32am	McMaster University (GO bus connection)	15h 36m	11:08pm	Ottawa - Hospital - General Campus	No tags
	1:00pm	McMaster University	8h 35m	9:35pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags

Next departures for Hamilton to Ottawa on October 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:20pm	McMaster University	8h 30m	12:50am	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	Cheapest
	12:35pm	McMaster University	7h 30m	8:05pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	Fastest
	4:40am	McMaster University	8h	12:40pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags
Metrolinx + Ontario Northland	7:32am	McMaster University (GO bus connection)	15h 36m	11:08pm	Ottawa - Hospital - General Campus	No tags
	9:40pm	McMaster University	8h 5m	5:45am	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags

Next departures for Hamilton to Ottawa on October 9
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:15am	116603	7h 20m	5:35pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	Cheapest
	10:15am	116603	6h 50m	5:05pm	Bayshore Mall-Ottawa	Fastest
	12:35pm	McMaster University	7h 30m	8:05pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags
Metrolinx + Ontario Northland	7:32am	McMaster University (GO bus connection)	15h 36m	11:08pm	Ottawa - Hospital - General Campus	No tags
	1:00pm	McMaster University	8h 35m	9:35pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags

Next departures for Hamilton to Ottawa on October 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:00pm	McMaster University	8h 50m	9:50pm	Ottawa	Cheapest
	10:15am	116603	6h 50m	5:05pm	Bayshore Mall-Ottawa	Fastest
	12:35pm	McMaster University	7h 30m	8:05pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags
Metrolinx + Ontario Northland	7:32am	McMaster University (GO bus connection)	15h 36m	11:08pm	Ottawa - Hospital - General Campus	No tags
	1:00pm	McMaster University	8h 35m	9:35pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags

Next departures for Hamilton to Ottawa on October 11
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:00pm	McMaster University	8h 35m	9:35pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	Cheapest
	10:15am	116603	6h 50m	5:05pm	Bayshore Mall-Ottawa	Fastest
	4:40am	McMaster University	8h	12:40pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags
Metrolinx + Ontario Northland	7:52am	McMaster University (GO bus connection)	15h 16m	11:08pm	Ottawa - Hospital - General Campus	No tags
	12:35pm	McMaster University	7h 30m	8:05pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Hamilton to Ottawa.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$3 - $178	Average Duration9h 10m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$76 - $246	Average Duration8h 55m	CO₂ emissions 36kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Carpool	Average Price$53 - $70	Average Duration5h 30m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends carpooling from Hamilton to Ottawa

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Ottawa. The journey takes about 5 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $53, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

5h 30mAverage Duration

$53Cheapest ticket

17kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Hamilton, CA to Ottawa, CA: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$61

Average bus trip duration9h 10m

Number of daily buses48

Earliest bus departure4:20am

Distance258 miles (415 km)

Latest bus departure10:17pm

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/510,768 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Users have highlighted the affordability of this bus service, noting that it offers reasonable prices compared to alternatives. Many appreciated features like charging outlets at seats and spacious seating arrangements. However, some mentioned areas for improvement such as cleanliness and occasional delays in travel time between destinations. Additionally, WiFi connectivity was reported as inconsistent by several users.

FlixBus Hamilton Ottawa recent customer reviews

It was very nice and cool, well ventilated very roomy. The second bus I took had outlets throughout to charge your phone and I took two trips today and for most of my two trips I was alone in the seats even though I hadn’t paid to be alone, prices are also more reasonable than megabus.

Michelle J.

June 24, 2025

The time from start to finish was very long. Wasted time between Hamilton and Toronto.

Merle S.

May 28, 2025

Relatively clean bus but could be cleaner. Driver didn’t help us load bags which was annoying. Seats were not the worst and not the best, average. Overall it is economic travel for people who can’t afford better. I liked that there was a convenient charging outfit at my seat. Wifi was choppy and cut in and out (mostly out…)

Natassja F.

January 17, 2025

Go Transit

3/592 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi4.1

CA bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Rider Express, Ontario Northland, Valley Transit, New York Trailways, Orléans Express

Hamilton to Ottawa Bus

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

Best price found

10/02

$40

10/03

$57

Today

$41

10/05

$48

10/06

$36

10/07

$28

10/08

$30

10/09

$40

The cheapest trip from Hamilton, CA to Ottawa, CA was searched and found on Oct 7, 2025 with a price of $28

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

You can expect to pay from $28 to $82 for a bus ticket from Hamilton, CA to Ottawa, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $28 which is on 2025-10-07.

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Did you know?

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

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

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.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time9h 10m	Avg Price$61	Daily Departures48
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time8h 55m	Avg Price$219	Daily Departures8
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time5h 30m	Avg Price$61	Daily Departures1

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