What is the travel distance from Ottawa to Quebec City?

The distance separating Ottawa and Quebec City is 236 miles (380 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Ottawa to Quebec City start their journey at Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd) and wind up at Gare du Palais. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Quebec City?

Once in Quebec City, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are National Museum of Fine Arts of Quebec, Notre-Dame de Quebec Basilica-Cathedral, Quartier Petit Champlain, St. Lawrence River and Morrin Centre.

Bus Ottawa to Quebec City from $92 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Ottawa to Quebec City on November 27
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:00pm	Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building	5h 50m	5:50pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	Cheapest
7:30pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	5h 5m	12:35am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	Fastest
2:00pm	Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building	6h 35m	8:35pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags
5:00pm	Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building	5h 35m	10:35pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags
7:15pm	Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building	5h 20m	12:35am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags

Next departures for Ottawa to Quebec City on November 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:00am	Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building	5h 35m	12:35pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	Cheapest
	7:30pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	5h 5m	12:35am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	Fastest
	10:00am	Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building	6h 15m	4:15pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags
VIA Rail + Orléans Express	6:07am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	8h 43m	2:50pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags
	12:00pm	Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building	5h 50m	5:50pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags

Next departures for Ottawa to Quebec City on November 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:00am	Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building	5h 35m	12:35pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	Cheapest
	7:30pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	5h 5m	12:35am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	Fastest
	10:00am	Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building	6h 15m	4:15pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags
VIA Rail + Orléans Express	7:45am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	7h 5m	2:50pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags
	12:00pm	Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building	5h 50m	5:50pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags

Next departures for Ottawa to Quebec City on November 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
VIA Rail + Orléans Express	7:45am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	7h 5m	2:50pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	Cheapest
	7:30pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	5h 5m	12:35am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	Fastest
	7:00am	Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building	5h 35m	12:35pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags
	10:00am	Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building	6h 15m	4:15pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags
	12:00pm	Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building	5h 50m	5:50pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags

Next departures for Ottawa to Quebec City on December 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
VIA Rail + Orléans Express	6:07am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	8h 43m	2:50pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	Cheapest
	7:30pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	5h 5m	12:35am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	Fastest
	7:00am	Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building	5h 35m	12:35pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags
VIA Rail + Orléans Express	6:07am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	8h 43m	2:50pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags
	10:00am	Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building	6h 15m	4:15pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags

Next departures for Ottawa to Quebec City on December 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
VIA Rail + Orléans Express	6:07am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	8h 43m	2:50pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	Cheapest
	7:30pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	5h 5m	12:35am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	Fastest
	7:00am	Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building	5h 35m	12:35pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags
	10:00am	Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building	6h 15m	4:15pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags
	12:00pm	Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building	5h 50m	5:50pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags

Next departures for Ottawa to Quebec City on December 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:00am	Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building	5h 35m	12:35pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	Cheapest
	7:30pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	5h 5m	12:35am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	Fastest
	10:00am	Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building	6h 15m	4:15pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags
VIA Rail + Orléans Express	6:07am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	8h 43m	2:50pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags
	12:00pm	Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building	5h 50m	5:50pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags

Next departures for Ottawa to Quebec City on December 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
VIA Rail + Orléans Express	6:07am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	8h 43m	2:50pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	Cheapest
	7:30pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	5h 5m	12:35am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	Fastest
	7:00am	Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building	5h 35m	12:35pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags
VIA Rail + Orléans Express	6:07am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	8h 43m	2:50pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags
	10:00am	Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building	6h 15m	4:15pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags

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Compare 4 ways to go from Ottawa to Quebec City

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Quebec City. The journey takes about 4 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6carpool per day

4h 45mAverage Duration

235 milesDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$83 - $150	Average Duration6h	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$48 - $187	Average Duration6h 3m	CO₂ emissions 34kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$68 - $85	Average Duration8h 25m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$28 - $78	Average Duration4h 45m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Ottawa and Quebec City?

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
Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building
Université d'Ottawa, Desmarais Building - next to Waller/Laurier stop, 55 Laurier Ave. E, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5, Canada
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C
St-Laurent Station - 1300 St. Laurent Blvd
St-Laurent Station , 1300, St-Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, ON K1K 4H4, Canada
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D
CHEO
Ring Rd-Transit stop# 7072 - Shelter #9552, Ottawa, ON K1G, Canada
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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

Stops in Quebec City

A
Gare du Palais
320 Rue Abraham Martin, Québec, QC G1K 3X2, Canada
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B
Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois
3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois, Québec, QC G1V 5A6, Canada
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C
Université Laval
2325 Rue de la vie Étudiante, G1V 0A6, Québec, QC, Canada
D
Charest est & de la Couronne
400 Boulevard Charest E, Ville de Québec, QC G1K 3J1, Canada
E
Sainte-Foy - Place Laurier
Place Laurier, Québec, QC G1V 2L7, Canada
F
Musée des Beaux-Arts
188 Grande Allée Ouest, Ville de Québec, QC G1R 2G9, Canada

Compare bus companies

Orléans Express

4.5/513,514 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi3.2

Users have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting comfortable seating and professional staff. The availability of plugs at each seat is appreciated, and many found their journeys smooth and on time. However, there were mentions of occasional delays in reaching final destinations and a lack of Wi-Fi access during trips.

Orléans Express Ottawa Quebec City recent customer reviews

Comfortable but arrived over an hour late at final destination. Also, we had to change buses in montreal. Supposedly 20 minutes between but actally 5.

Hazel C.

September 14, 2025

I love my expérience with orleans express,the driver was the very fine and on time during the trip. I recommend orleans express they are the best.

Mic K.

November 5, 2023

They lost my baggage at the previous station that I can’t find my baggage when I get off.And then I wait for more than one hour for my baggage

Yijie H.

October 2, 2023

Maheux

4.5/56,445 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi2.9

Based on 6445 reviews, the company was rated 4.4 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the cleanliness and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Maheux ticket prices on this trip start at $70

Autobus Maheux Ottawa Quebec City recent customer reviews

Very dissatisfied

Charles R.

October 26, 2024

The bus was new and clean but it was poor in Wi-Fi service

Danny C.

June 16, 2024

Megabus

3.5/52,653 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.1

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Ottawa, CA to Quebec City by bus

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