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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Ottawa - San Francisco

The distance between the two cities is 2433 miles (3924 km).

Most of the buses traveling from Ottawa to San Francisco leave from VIA Rail Station and arrive at Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf). These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Once in San Francisco, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are San Francisco Zoo, Exploratorium, Legion of Honor, City Segway Tours of San Francisco and Lombard Street.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Ottawa to San Francisco.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Ottawa to San Francisco, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Ottawa to San Francisco will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Ottawa to San Francisco while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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.

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Bus from San Francisco to Ottawa

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