How far is Quebec City from Ottawa?

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

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

Most of the buses traveling from Quebec City to Ottawa leave from Gare du Palais and arrive at Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd). 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.

Bus Quebec City to Ottawa from $92 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Quebec City to Ottawa on November 18
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:00am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	5h 35m	3:35pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	CheapestFastest
12:00pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	5h 35m	5:35pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	No tags
2:00pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	5h 35m	7:35pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	No tags
4:30pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	6h 5m	10:35pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	No tags
10:00am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	5h 45m	3:45pm	Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building	No tags

Next departures for Quebec City to Ottawa on November 19
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:00am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	5h 35m	3:35pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	CheapestFastest
12:00pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	5h 35m	5:35pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	No tags
2:00pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	5h 35m	7:35pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	No tags
4:30pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	6h 5m	10:35pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	No tags
10:00am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	5h 45m	3:45pm	Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building	No tags

Next departures for Quebec City to Ottawa on November 20
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:00am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	5h 35m	3:35pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	CheapestFastest
12:00pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	5h 35m	5:35pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	No tags
2:00pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	5h 35m	7:35pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	No tags
4:30pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	6h 5m	10:35pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	No tags
10:00am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	5h 45m	3:45pm	Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building	No tags

Next departures for Quebec City to Ottawa on November 21
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:00am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	5h 35m	3:35pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	CheapestFastest
12:00pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	5h 35m	5:35pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	No tags
2:00pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	5h 35m	7:35pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	No tags
4:30pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	6h 5m	10:35pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	No tags
10:00am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	5h 45m	3:45pm	Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building	No tags

Next departures for Quebec City to Ottawa on November 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Orléans Express + VIA Rail	11:30am	Gare du Palais	9h 21m	8:51pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	Cheapest
	10:00am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	5h 35m	3:35pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	Fastest
	12:00pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	5h 35m	5:35pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	No tags
Orléans Express + VIA Rail	12:00pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	8h 51m	8:51pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	No tags
	2:00pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	5h 35m	7:35pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	No tags

Next departures for Quebec City to Ottawa on November 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:00am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	5h 35m	3:35pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	CheapestFastest
	12:00pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	5h 35m	5:35pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	No tags
Orléans Express + VIA Rail	11:30am	Gare du Palais	9h 21m	8:51pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	No tags
	2:00pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	5h 35m	7:35pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	No tags
Orléans Express + VIA Rail	12:00pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	8h 51m	8:51pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	No tags

Next departures for Quebec City to Ottawa on November 24
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:00am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	5h 35m	3:35pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	CheapestFastest
12:00pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	5h 35m	5:35pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	No tags
2:00pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	5h 35m	7:35pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	No tags
4:30pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	6h 5m	10:35pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	No tags
10:00am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	5h 45m	3:45pm	Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building	No tags

Next departures for Quebec City to Ottawa on November 25
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Orléans Express + Tour Express	8:00am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	9h 30m	5:30pm	University of Ottawa	Cheapest
	10:00am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	5h 35m	3:35pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	Fastest
	12:00pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	5h 35m	5:35pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	No tags
Tour Express + Autobus Maheux	12:30pm	Gare du Palais (VIA Rail)	8h 40m	9:10pm	Ottawa (Centre-Ville / Downtown)	No tags
Orléans Express + Tour Express	8:00am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	9h 30m	5:30pm	University of Ottawa	No tags

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Compare 4 ways to go from Quebec City to Ottawa

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Ottawa. The journey takes about 4 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11carpool per day

4h 45mAverage Duration

235 milesDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$97 - $152	Average Duration6h 15m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$49 - $266	Average Duration5h 52m	CO₂ emissions 34kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$68 - $84	Average Duration8h 55m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$27 - $69	Average Duration4h 45m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Orléans Express

4.5/513,487 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi3.2

Users frequently highlight the punctuality and cleanliness of the buses, with several mentioning the helpfulness of the drivers in handling luggage. The service is generally described as safe and comfortable. However, some users noted that the bus fare was significantly higher compared to train options for similar routes.

Orléans Express Quebec City Ottawa recent customer reviews

Very good experience with both journeys arriving on time or just ahead of time. Both were safe and smooth trips

Ronald H.

October 1, 2025

Easy to board and off load with a bus driver that ensured we got to our destination safely and on time

David L.

September 17, 2025

For the first time that I booked a ticket, it was a great deception. I came one minute later the bus were leaving in front of me, I please the customer service to rebook my ticket to the next bus nobody could assist,y wide and I we lost $300.00 just like that. For a first experience it was a great great dissatisfaction.

Emmanuel T.

August 18, 2025

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Where are the popular stops in Quebec City and Ottawa?

Stops in Quebec City

A - Gare du Palais

B - Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois

C - Université Laval

D - Charest est & de la Couronne

E - Sainte-Foy - Place Laurier

F - Musée des Beaux-Arts

Stops in Ottawa

A - Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)

B - Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building

C - CHEO

D - St-Laurent Station - 1300 St. Laurent Blvd

E - Queen & Metcalfe

F - University of Ottawa

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

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$93

11/17

$92

Today

$92

11/19

$92

11/20

$92

11/21

$92

11/22

$92

11/23

$92

The cheapest trip from Quebec City to Ottawa, CA was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $92

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Quebec City to Ottawa, CA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $92 to $93 for a bus ticket from Quebec City to Ottawa, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $92 which is on 2025-11-21.