How much is the bus ticket from Kitchener to Ottawa?

The cheapest bus tickets from Kitchener to Ottawa start from $4. The average price for this route is around $58. 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 Kitchener to Ottawa?

The average bus trip duration from Kitchener to Ottawa is 9h 30m, covering a distance of 274 miles (442 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 50m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Kitchener to Ottawa route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 26 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Rider Express , ONEX BUS , Red Arrow .

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

The earliest bus departs from Kitchener to Ottawa at 5:35am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.

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

A bus trip from Kitchener to Ottawa generates an estimated 11 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 Kitchener to Ottawa?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Red Arrow , with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 4640 reviews.

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Red Arrow has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Red Arrow , with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Red Arrow , with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Bus Kitchener to Ottawa from $31 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Kitchener to Ottawa on December 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
ONEXBUS + ONEXBUS	Bus	6:40am	Kitchener - Sportsworld Station	7h 10m	1:50pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	Cheapest
ONEXBUS + ONEXBUS	Bus	6:40am	Kitchener - Sportsworld Station	6h 50m	1:30pm	Ottawa - Kanata (570 Terry Fox Dr)	Fastest
	Bus	12:05pm	Sportsworld Park & Ride	9h 30m	9:35pm	St-Laurent	No tags
	Bus	8:40am	Kitchener (Downtown)	8h 50m	5:30pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags
ONEXBUS + ONEXBUS	Bus	6:10am	Kitchener - Sportsworld Station	7h 40m	1:50pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	No tags

Next departures for Kitchener to Ottawa on December 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
ONEXBUS + ONEXBUS	Bus	6:40am	Kitchener - Sportsworld Station	7h 10m	1:50pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	Cheapest
ONEXBUS + ONEXBUS	Bus	6:40am	Kitchener - Sportsworld Station	6h 50m	1:30pm	Ottawa - Kanata (570 Terry Fox Dr)	Fastest
	Bus	12:05pm	Sportsworld Park & Ride	9h 30m	9:35pm	St-Laurent	No tags
	Bus	8:40am	Kitchener (Downtown)	8h 50m	5:30pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags
ONEXBUS + ONEXBUS	Bus	6:40am	Kitchener - Sportsworld Station	7h 10m	1:50pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	No tags

Next departures for Kitchener to Ottawa on December 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
ONEXBUS + ONEXBUS	Bus	7:40am	Kitchener - Sportsworld Station	6h 10m	1:50pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	Cheapest
ONEXBUS + ONEXBUS	Bus	7:40am	Kitchener - Sportsworld Station	5h 50m	1:30pm	Ottawa - Kanata (570 Terry Fox Dr)	Fastest
	Bus	12:05pm	Sportsworld Park & Ride	9h 25m	9:30pm	St-Laurent	No tags
	Bus	8:40am	Kitchener (Downtown)	8h 50m	5:30pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags
ONEXBUS + ONEXBUS	Bus	7:40am	Kitchener - Sportsworld Station	6h 10m	1:50pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	No tags

Next departures for Kitchener to Ottawa on December 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
ONEXBUS + ONEXBUS	Bus	7:40am	Kitchener - Sportsworld Station	6h 10m	1:50pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	Cheapest
ONEXBUS + ONEXBUS	Bus	7:40am	Kitchener - Sportsworld Station	5h 50m	1:30pm	Ottawa - Kanata (570 Terry Fox Dr)	Fastest
	Bus	12:05pm	Sportsworld Park & Ride	9h 25m	9:30pm	St-Laurent	No tags
	Bus	8:40am	Kitchener (Downtown)	8h 50m	5:30pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags
ONEXBUS + ONEXBUS	Bus	7:40am	Kitchener - Sportsworld Station	6h 10m	1:50pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	No tags

Next departures for Kitchener to Ottawa on December 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
ONEXBUS + ONEXBUS	Bus	6:40am	Kitchener - Sportsworld Station	7h 10m	1:50pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	Cheapest
ONEXBUS + ONEXBUS	Bus	6:40am	Kitchener - Sportsworld Station	6h 50m	1:30pm	Ottawa - Kanata (570 Terry Fox Dr)	Fastest
	Bus	12:05pm	Sportsworld Park & Ride	9h 30m	9:35pm	St-Laurent	No tags
	Bus	8:40am	Kitchener (Downtown)	8h 50m	5:30pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags
ONEXBUS + ONEXBUS	Bus	6:10am	Kitchener - Sportsworld Station	7h 40m	1:50pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	No tags

Next departures for Kitchener to Ottawa on December 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:05pm	Sportsworld Park & Ride	9h 15m	9:20pm	Ottawa West	Cheapest
Bus	8:40am	Kitchener (Downtown)	8h 25m	5:05pm	Bayshore Mall-Ottawa	Fastest
Bus	12:05pm	Sportsworld Park & Ride	9h 30m	9:35pm	St-Laurent	No tags
Bus	10:50am	Kitchener (Downtown)	9h 15m	8:05pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags
Bus	12:05pm	Sportsworld Park & Ride	11h 10m	11:15pm	St-Laurent	No tags

Next departures for Kitchener to Ottawa on December 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:05pm	Sportsworld Park & Ride	9h 15m	9:20pm	Ottawa West	Cheapest
Bus	8:40am	Kitchener (Downtown)	8h 25m	5:05pm	Bayshore Mall-Ottawa	Fastest
Bus	12:05pm	Sportsworld Park & Ride	9h 30m	9:35pm	St-Laurent	No tags
Bus	10:50am	Kitchener (Downtown)	11h	9:50pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags
Bus	12:05pm	Sportsworld Park & Ride	11h 10m	11:15pm	St-Laurent	No tags

Next departures for Kitchener to Ottawa on December 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:40am	Kitchener (Downtown)	8h 25m	5:05pm	Bayshore Mall-Ottawa	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:50am	Kitchener (Downtown)	9h 15m	8:05pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags
Bus	10:10pm	Kitchener (Downtown)	8h 25m	6:35am	Terry Fox / Centrum	No tags
Bus	6:55pm	Kitchener (Downtown)	10h 30m	5:25am	Bayshore Mall-Ottawa	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:53 PM EST.

Compare 4 ways to go from Kitchener to Ottawa

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Ottawa. The journey takes about 5 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $52, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

5h 45mAverage Duration

273 milesDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$4 - $170	Average Duration9h 30m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$72 - $259	Average Duration7h 56m	CO₂ emissions 40kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$101 - $101	Average Duration17h	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$52 - $85	Average Duration5h 45m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Kitchener and Ottawa?

Stops in Kitchener

A
Charles Street Transit Terminal
15 Charles St W, Kitchener, ON N2G 1H3, Canada
B
Kitchener Sportsworld
Sportsworld Crossing Road, Pick up & Drop off, Eastbound: North Side Of Ye's Sushi, Westbound: Outside Of Go Bus Station Park & Ride Facility, On Sportsworld Crossing Road.
C
Sun Life Financial
Union Blvd, Waterloo, ON N2L 1X7, Canada
D
Kitchener First Student
6988 Gore Rd, Puslinch ON N0B 2J0, Canada

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
Visit page
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

3.5/511,636 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Users have shared positive experiences, highlighting that the trip was excellent and punctual. The bus wasn't crowded, which added to the comfort of their journey. However, some travelers noted that a 10-minute break might be too short for a five-hour trip.

FlixBus Kitchener Ottawa recent customer reviews

Seats were unbearable and caused such a backache. Way too cramped. No curtains. No legsspace.

Aakriti K.

August 5, 2025

The bus was cancelled last min and then I was put on a new bus with a transfer much later at night and the second bus was cancelled and I was stranded in downtown Toronto I left Kitchener at 6pm.

Valentine W.

December 24, 2024

The trip was on time, and not so crowded. However, 10 minutes break was not enough for a 5 hours trip.

Amir E.

October 13, 2023

Rider Express

4/517,842 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.6

Passengers have noted that the driving experience was smooth and cautious, with drivers being particularly friendly and ensuring a comfortable ride. However, there were concerns about the lack of real-time bus tracking in the app, which led to anxiety when buses did not arrive on time as expected.

Rider Express Kitchener Ottawa recent customer reviews

driver was super nice and drives comfortably. but the app should have the system showing where the buses are. i was almost about cry bus not coming on time. horrible experience.

D K.

November 2, 2024

I enjoyed everything

Godsbeen N.

November 2, 2024

The movement was seamless and the driving was cautious and smooth

Kamaldeen R.

September 7, 2024

ONEX BUS

4/55,524 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi2.5

Red Arrow

4.5/54,659 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi4.1

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Kitchener, ON 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 Kitchener to Ottawa?
The cheapest bus tickets from Kitchener to Ottawa start from $4. The average price for this route is around $58. 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 Kitchener to Ottawa?
The average bus trip duration from Kitchener to Ottawa is 9h 30m, covering a distance of 274 miles (442 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 50m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Kitchener to Ottawa route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 26 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Rider Express, ONEX BUS, Red Arrow.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Kitchener to Ottawa?
The earliest bus departs from Kitchener to Ottawa at 5:35am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Kitchener to Ottawa?
A bus trip from Kitchener to Ottawa generates an estimated 11 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 Kitchener to Ottawa?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Red Arrow, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 4640 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Kitchener to Ottawa?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Red Arrow has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Kitchener to Ottawa?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Red Arrow, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Kitchener to Ottawa?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Red Arrow, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 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

12/16

$69

12/17

$78

Today

$54

12/19

$52

12/20

$60

12/21

$52

12/22

$51

12/23

$59

The cheapest trip from Kitchener, ON to Ottawa, CA was searched and found on Dec 22, 2025 with a price of $51

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

You can expect to pay from $51 to $87 for a bus ticket from Kitchener, ON to Ottawa, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $51 which is on 2025-12-22.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

What's the cheapest way to go from Kitchener, ON 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 30m	Avg Price$58	Daily Departures26
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time7h 56m	Avg Price$137	Daily Departures3
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time5h 45m	Avg Price$66	Daily Departures1