What is the distance between Windsor and Ottawa?

Windsor and Ottawa are 423 miles (682 km) apart.

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

If you're headed to Ottawa from Windsor, chances are that your bus will depart from 300 Chatham St W and arrive at Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd). These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Windsor to Ottawa from $41 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Windsor to Ottawa on November 19
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:45am	International Transit Terminal	14h 5m	9:50pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	Cheapest
	12:30am	Windsor (International Transit Centre)	11h 40m	12:10pm	Terry Fox / Centrum	Fastest
	12:30am	Windsor (International Transit Centre)	12h 10m	12:40pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags
VIA Rail + Megabus Canada	5:35am	Windsor, ON	17h 5m	10:40pm	St-Laurent station, Platform E	No tags
	7:45am	Windsor (International Transit Centre)	14h 5m	9:50pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags

Next departures for Windsor to Ottawa on November 20
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:00pm	International Transit Terminal	13h 35m	6:35am	Terry Fox / Centrum	Cheapest
12:30pm	Windsor (International Transit Centre)	11h 55m	12:25am	Terry Fox / Centrum	Fastest
7:45am	Windsor (International Transit Centre)	12h 20m	8:05pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags
12:30pm	Windsor (International Transit Centre)	12h 20m	12:50am	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags
5:00pm	Windsor (International Transit Centre)	12h 45m	5:45am	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags

Next departures for Windsor to Ottawa on November 21
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:00pm	Windsor (International Transit Centre)	13h 35m	6:35am	Terry Fox / Centrum	Cheapest
12:30pm	Windsor (International Transit Centre)	11h 55m	12:25am	Terry Fox / Centrum	Fastest
7:45am	Windsor (International Transit Centre)	12h 20m	8:05pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags
12:30pm	Windsor (International Transit Centre)	12h 20m	12:50am	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags
5:00pm	Windsor (International Transit Centre)	12h 45m	5:45am	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags

Next departures for Windsor to Ottawa on November 22
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:45am	Windsor (International Transit Centre)	12h 20m	8:05pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	Cheapest
12:30am	Windsor (International Transit Centre)	11h 40m	12:10pm	Terry Fox / Centrum	Fastest
12:30am	Windsor (International Transit Centre)	12h 10m	12:40pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags
12:30pm	Windsor (International Transit Centre)	12h 20m	12:50am	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags
5:00pm	Windsor (International Transit Centre)	12h 45m	5:45am	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags

Next departures for Windsor to Ottawa on November 23
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:45am	Windsor (International Transit Centre)	12h 20m	8:05pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	Cheapest
12:30am	Windsor (International Transit Centre)	11h 40m	12:10pm	Terry Fox / Centrum	Fastest
12:30am	Windsor (International Transit Centre)	12h 10m	12:40pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags
12:30pm	Windsor (International Transit Centre)	12h 20m	12:50am	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags
5:00pm	Windsor (International Transit Centre)	12h 45m	5:45am	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags

Next departures for Windsor to Ottawa on November 24
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:45am	Windsor (International Transit Centre)	12h 20m	8:05pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	Cheapest
12:30am	Windsor (International Transit Centre)	11h 40m	12:10pm	Terry Fox / Centrum	Fastest
12:30am	Windsor (International Transit Centre)	12h 10m	12:40pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags
5:00pm	Windsor (International Transit Centre)	12h 45m	5:45am	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags
7:45am	Windsor (International Transit Centre)	12h 35m	8:20pm	Ottawa	No tags

Next departures for Windsor to Ottawa on November 25
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
VIA Rail + Megabus Canada	5:35am	Windsor, ON	17h 5m	10:40pm	St-Laurent station, Platform E	Cheapest
VIA Rail + Megabus Canada	5:35am	Windsor, ON	17h 5m	10:40pm	St-Laurent station, Platform E	Fastest
VIA Rail + Megabus Canada	5:35am	Windsor, ON	17h 5m	10:40pm	St-Laurent station, Platform E	No tags
VIA Rail + Megabus Canada	5:35am	Windsor, ON	17h 5m	10:40pm	St-Laurent station, Platform E	No tags
VIA Rail + Megabus Canada	5:35am	Windsor, ON	17h 5m	10:40pm	St-Laurent station, Platform E	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Windsor 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 9 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $86, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

9h 15mAverage Duration

423 milesDistance

29kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$58 - $186	Average Duration12h 45m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$95 - $357	Average Duration10h 57m	CO₂ emissions 62kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$86 - $107	Average Duration9h 15m	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Customers appreciate the economical fares and punctuality of the service. However, there were minor delays during transfers and issues with on-board wifi towards the end of the trip. Some passengers mentioned concerns about unclean toilets and uncomfortable seats, but overall, their experience was satisfactory.

FlixBus Windsor Ottawa recent customer reviews

Terrible experience. Outlets didn’t work, WiFi never works, couldn’t charge my phone for the 13 hour trip it was very uncomfortable

Brian A.

December 28, 2024

Economical and on time was a plus, minor delay on a transfer to second bus, last leg of the trip the on board wifi failed for the last 90 minutes were downsides.

Randy N.

January 11, 2024

2 things I didn’t enjoy were: 1. Toilets are not clean 2. Seats are not very comfortable Everything else was fine

Aatif B.

December 26, 2023

ONEX BUS

4/55,433 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi2.5

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Where are the popular stops in Windsor and Ottawa?

Stops in Windsor

A - 300 Chatham St W

B - 181 Goyeau St

Stops in Ottawa

A - Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)

B - CHEO

C - Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building

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

E - Queen & Metcalfe

F - University of Ottawa

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Windsor, ON, CA to Ottawa, CA by bus

What is the distance between Windsor and Ottawa?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Windsor to Ottawa?

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

$99

11/17

$99

Today

$70

11/19

$80

11/20

$69

11/21

$77

11/22

$54

11/23

$63

The cheapest trip from Windsor, ON, CA to Ottawa, CA was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $54

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

You can expect to pay from $54 to $117 for a bus ticket from Windsor, ON, CA to Ottawa, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $54 which is on 2025-11-22.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time12h 45m	Avg Price$83	Daily Departures16
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time10h 57m	Avg Price$158	Daily Departures7
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time9h 15m	Avg Price$106	Daily Departures1