What is the travel distance from Ottawa to Boston?

About 313 miles (504 km) separate Ottawa and Boston.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Ottawa to Boston start their journey at Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd) and wind up at Back Bay Station. These are the main 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.

What are the best sights and things to do in Boston?

Once in Boston, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are New England Aquarium, Public Garden, Boston Fire Museum, Museum of Science and Boston Open Studios.

Bus Ottawa to Boston from $89 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Ottawa to Boston on November 9
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:55pm	Bayshore Mall-Ottawa	1d 3h	10:25pm	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
3:30pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	21h 55m	1:25pm	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
11:59pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	22h 26m	10:25pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
11:59pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	1d 5h	5:40am	Brookline	No tags
3:30pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	1d 3h	7:20pm	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	No tags

Next departures for Ottawa to Boston on November 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:40am	Ottawa	1d 2h	2:30pm	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
	3:30pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	21h 55m	1:25pm	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
	11:59pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	22h 26m	10:25pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	11:59pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	1d 5h	5:40am	Brookline	No tags
	11:40pm	Ottawa	22h 45m	10:25pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Ottawa to Boston on November 13
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:25am	Terry Fox / Centrum	1d	12:00pm	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
	3:00pm	Terry Fox / Centrum	22h 25m	1:25pm	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
	11:00am	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	1d 1h	12:00pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	12:25am	Bayshore Mall-Ottawa	1d	12:40am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	2:30pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	22h 55m	1:25pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags

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Get from Ottawa to Boston

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $87, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

23bus per day

1d 2hAverage Duration

317 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

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FlixBus

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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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Ottawa and Boston?

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

Stops in Boston

A - Back Bay Station

B - South Station

C - North Station

D - Copley Square

E - Prudential MBTA Station

F - Copley MBTA Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Ottawa, CA to Boston, MA, US by bus

What is the travel distance from Ottawa to Boston?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Ottawa to Boston?
What are the best sights and things to do in Boston?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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11/07

$120

11/08

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Today

$111

11/10

$112

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11/12

$113

11/13

$100

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The cheapest trip from Ottawa, CA to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $100

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 Boston, MA, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $100 to $164 for a bus ticket from Ottawa, CA to Boston, MA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $100 which is on 2025-11-13.

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