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TodayMar 19
from $30
TomorrowMar 20
from $7
ThuMar 21
from $7
FriMar 22
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Cheap buses leaving today

One passenger / one way

Operated by: Book A RideBook A Ride
6:05PM
4h30m
10:35PM
Toronto - Scarborough Town Centre, McCowan/Progress Av. (Stop near Cineplex SE Corner)
Cheapest
Ottawa - Rideau Center Chapters - Parking Lot on 26 George St.
Cheapest
Operated by: Book A RideBook A Ride
5:30PM
4h45m
10:15PM
Toronto - Queens Quay - Infront of Waterpark Pl (SE Corner)
2nd Cheapest
Ottawa - Ottawa (Bayshore)
2nd Cheapest
Operated by: Book A RideBook A Ride
6:05PM
4h10m
10:15PM
Toronto - Scarborough Town Centre, McCowan/Progress Av. (Stop near Cineplex SE Corner)
Fastest
Ottawa - Ottawa (Bayshore)
Fastest
Operated by: Red Arrow ONRed Arrow ON
6:45PM
4h40m
11:25PM
Toronto - Scarborough - 55 Town Centre Court
Ottawa - VIA Rail Station
Operated by: Rider ExpressRider Express
4:50PM
4h45m
9:35PM
Toronto - Scarborough Town Centre
Ottawa - St-Laurent
Bus Toronto to Ottawa: Trip Overview

Bus Toronto to Ottawa: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$37
Average bus trip duration5h 5m
Number of daily buses72
Earliest bus departure12:15 AM
Distance208 miles (335 km)
Latest bus departure11:55 PM

Toronto to Ottawa Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures72
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures12:15AM - 11:55PM
Minimum Price$7
Average Ticket Price$37
Minimum Trip Duration3h55m
Average Bus Trip Duration5h5m
Distance208 miles (335 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus, Rider Express, Book A Ride, Megabus, Red Arrow
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Toronto - Ottawa

You can take a bus or a train to go from Toronto to Ottawa. Both are convenient and sustainable ways to travel to Ottawa. Another option is using carpool services and riding with fellow travelers.

On average, the trip from Toronto to Ottawa takes around 5h 5m, although the fastest bus will take 3h 55m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 218 miles (352 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating Toronto and Ottawa is 218 miles (352 km).

About 72 buses travel this route daily, provided by FlixBus, Rider Express and Book A Ride. The number of buses from Toronto to Ottawa can differ depending on the day of the week. Simplify your trip from Toronto to Ottawa by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

The bus service operates between 12:15 AM and 11:55 PM.

If you're headed to Ottawa from Toronto, chances are that your bus will leave from Pearson Toronto Airport and arrive at VIA Rail Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. $14 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Ottawa from Toronto.

You can expect to pay around $37 for a bus ticket. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $14 to $143, so it's good to do your research before booking.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
03/17
$7
03/18
$7
Today
$7
03/20
$7
03/21
$7
03/22
$7
03/23
$7
03/24
$7
The cheapest trip from Toronto to Ottawa was searched and found on Mar 17, 2024 with a price of $7

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

You can expect to pay from $7 to $97 for a bus ticket from Toronto to Ottawa based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $7 which is on 2024-03-20.

Usually Ontario Northland 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Toronto to Ottawa.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 Toronto to Ottawa, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Toronto to Ottawa that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Toronto to Ottawa, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Toronto to Ottawa?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle TypeTravel TimeAvg PriceDaily Departures
Vehicle TypeBusTravel Time5h 5mAvg Price$37Daily Departures72
Vehicle TypeTrainTravel Time4h 28mAvg Price$59Daily Departures44
Vehicle TypeCarpoolTravel Time4h 30mAvg Price$45Daily Departures17

The best way to travel between Toronto and Ottawa is by bus. By choosing the bus, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $37 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $14. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Ottawa, choose the bus, as it will take you from Toronto to Ottawa in about 4h 28m - that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to Toronto by bus?

Bus from Ottawa to Toronto

You can also go to Ottawa by train

Train from Toronto to Ottawa

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