What is the travel distance from Ottawa to North Bay?

About 192 miles (309 km) separate Ottawa and North Bay.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Ottawa to North Bay start their journey at CHEO and wind up at North Bay Bus Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Ottawa to North Bay from $58 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Ottawa to North Bay on November 10
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:25am	CHEO	5h	3:25pm	North Bay Bus Station	Cheapest
10:25am	CHEO	5h	3:25pm	North Bay Bus Station	Fastest
5:55pm	Ottawa (Centre-Ville / Downtown)	19h 30m	1:25pm	North Bay Bus Station	No tags
10:25am	CHEO	5h 32m	3:57pm	North Bay Regional Health Centre	No tags
10:25am	CHEO	5h 32m	3:57pm	North Bay Regional Health Centre	No tags

Next departures for Ottawa to North Bay on November 11
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:25am	CHEO	5h	3:25pm	North Bay Bus Station	Cheapest
10:25am	CHEO	5h	3:25pm	North Bay Bus Station	Fastest
5:55pm	Ottawa (Centre-Ville / Downtown)	19h 30m	1:25pm	North Bay Bus Station	No tags
10:25am	CHEO	5h 32m	3:57pm	North Bay Regional Health Centre	No tags
10:25am	CHEO	5h 32m	3:57pm	North Bay Regional Health Centre	No tags

Next departures for Ottawa to North Bay on November 12
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:25am	CHEO	5h	3:25pm	North Bay Bus Station	Cheapest
10:25am	CHEO	5h	3:25pm	North Bay Bus Station	Fastest
5:55pm	Ottawa (Centre-Ville / Downtown)	19h 30m	1:25pm	North Bay Bus Station	No tags
10:25am	CHEO	5h 32m	3:57pm	North Bay Regional Health Centre	No tags
10:25am	CHEO	5h 32m	3:57pm	North Bay Regional Health Centre	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Ottawa to North Bay

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach North Bay. The journey takes about 4 hours and with fares starting at just $44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

4hAverage Duration

191 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$3 - $237	Average Duration6h 6m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$44 - $57	Average Duration4h	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

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Ontario Northland

4/57,687 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

Passengers frequently highlight the friendliness and helpfulness of the bus drivers, contributing to a positive travel experience. The buses are often described as clean and comfortable, ensuring a pleasant journey for many travelers. However, some users noted issues such as cramped spaces or delays due to external factors like weather conditions or unclear signage at stations.

Ontario Northland Ottawa North Bay recent customer reviews

The bus driver was very accommodating and friendly and made sure all the passengers were happy before starting to drive. However i did find it cold in the bus

Lexi N.

October 22, 2025

The driver was very friendly. The seats were comfortable. It was an enjoyable ride

Juanita H.

May 16, 2025

Being able to secure the back 3 seats before anyone else is a pretty good feeling all alone (usually) and right next to the bath room what I didn't like however was how I was not able to control my light and the bathrooms were quiet a mess either then those two things 10/10

Samuel F.

October 11, 2024

Maheux

4.5/56,403 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi2.9

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Where are the popular stops in Ottawa and North Bay?

Stops in Ottawa

A - CHEO

B - St-Laurent Station - 1300 St. Laurent Blvd

C - Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)

D - Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building

E - Queen & Metcalfe

F - University of Ottawa

Stops in North Bay

A - North Bay Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Ottawa, CA to North Bay by bus

What is the travel distance from Ottawa to North Bay?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Ottawa to North Bay?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/06

$73

11/07

$191

Today

$74

11/09

$71

11/10

$64

11/11

$64

11/12

$58

11/13

$58

The cheapest trip from Ottawa, CA to North Bay was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $58

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 North Bay, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $58 to $191 for a bus ticket from Ottawa, CA to North Bay based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $58 which is on 2025-11-13.

Usually Maheux 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.

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