How much is the bus ticket from Ottawa to Whitby?

The cheapest bus tickets from Ottawa to Whitby start from $12. The average price for this route is around $28. 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 Ottawa to Whitby?

The average bus trip duration from Ottawa to Whitby is 4h 25m, covering a distance of 195 miles (314 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 4h and is operated by Rider Express .

Which bus companies service the Ottawa to Whitby route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from Rider Express , Megabus , ONEX BUS , OurBus .

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

The earliest bus departs from Ottawa to Whitby at 12:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

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

A bus trip from Ottawa to Whitby generates an estimated 7.82855 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 Ottawa to Whitby?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Rider Express , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 18313 reviews.

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Rider Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.

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

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Megabus , with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

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

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Rider Express , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Ottawa to Whitby from $20 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures for Ottawa to Whitby on April 12
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:05am	Ottawa West	4h 10m	1:15pm	Whitby GO	Cheapest
4:15pm	Ottawa West	4h	8:15pm	Whitby GO	Fastest
2:25pm	Kanata	4h 10m	6:35pm	Whitby GO	No tags
8:50am	St-Laurent	4h 25m	1:15pm	Whitby GO	No tags
2:00pm	St-Laurent	4h 35m	6:35pm	Whitby GO	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 7:11 AM EDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Ottawa to Whitby

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Whitby. The journey takes about 4 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

4h 25mAverage Duration

195 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$12 - $92	Average Duration4h 25m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$50 - $383	Average Duration5h 40m	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Ottawa and Whitby?

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
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D
St-Laurent Station - 1300 St. Laurent Blvd
St-Laurent Station , 1300, St-Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, ON K1K 4H4, 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 Whitby

A
Whitby GO
1350 Brock St S, Whitby, ON L1N 6G3, Platform #5 - 1350
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Compare bus companies

Rider Express

4.1/518,313 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

Users generally report positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting punctuality and friendly drivers. The buses are often described as clean and comfortable, contributing to a smooth ride. Some reviews mention that staff were helpful in resolving booking issues promptly. Overall satisfaction is high, although some users noted minor discomfort with seating or temperature preferences during their journey.

Rider Express Ottawa Whitby recent customer reviews

Driver was extremely rude and refused to let anyone sit in accommodation seats in the front.

Charlotte T.

December 29, 2025

I had initially booked this specific bus so that I could go with my friend. My stop was Whitby and his was union, but we chose this specific bus and time only to be told that we are going on separate busses (ie. in Ottawa we were supposed to be on the same bus and I get off earlier, but we got placed on 2 separate busses in Ottawa).

Nathaniel N.

December 22, 2025

Bus went back to Kingston shortly after leaving Kingston to pick up stranded passengers. Too full of a bus

Victoria A.

December 22, 2025

Megabus

3.5/52,917 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.0

ONEX BUS

4.0/55,674 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.5

OurBus

4.0/53,189 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.0

With about 1 daily trips between Ottawa and Whitby, Ourbus offers competitive fares, clean and comfortable intercity bus travel. Their buses have free WiFi, clean bathrooms, complimentary bottled water, extra legroom and power outlets. They are known for providing excellent customer service, reflecting one of the industry's highest review rates. OurBus does not charge fees to reschedule tickets, which can be changed up to 30 minutes before travel time.

OurBus Ottawa Whitby recent customer reviews

Bus advertising that has plugs but didn’t, had to plug phone in with bus driver. And the bus was so uncomfortably HOT cause AC didn’t work

Krystle L.

August 19, 2024

to bad too much smells

Hamid Z.

August 30, 2024

Cancelled night before trip

Sasha T.

June 11, 2024

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Ottawa, CA to Whitby, 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 Ottawa to Whitby?
The cheapest bus tickets from Ottawa to Whitby start from $12. The average price for this route is around $28. 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 Ottawa to Whitby?
The average bus trip duration from Ottawa to Whitby is 4h 25m, covering a distance of 195 miles (314 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 4h and is operated by Rider Express.
Which bus companies service the Ottawa to Whitby route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from Rider Express, Megabus, ONEX BUS, OurBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Ottawa to Whitby?
The earliest bus departs from Ottawa to Whitby at 12:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Ottawa to Whitby?
A bus trip from Ottawa to Whitby generates an estimated 7.82855 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 Ottawa to Whitby?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Rider Express, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 18313 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Ottawa to Whitby?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Rider Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Ottawa to Whitby?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Megabus, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Ottawa to Whitby?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Rider Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 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

04/09

$23

04/10

$20

Today

$20

04/12

$23

04/13

$20

04/14

$20

04/15

$20

04/16

$20

The cheapest trip from Ottawa, CA to Whitby, CA was searched and found on Apr 16, 2026 with a price of $20

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 Whitby, CA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $20 to $23 for a bus ticket from Ottawa, CA to Whitby, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2026-04-16.

What's the cheapest way to go from Ottawa, CA to Whitby, CA?

The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time4h 25m	Avg Price$28	Daily Departures7
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time5h 40m	Avg Price$196	Daily Departures3
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time4h	Avg Price$48	Daily Departures7