How much is the bus ticket from Washington to Ottawa?

The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to Ottawa start from $127. The average price for this route is around $198. 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 Washington to Ottawa?

The average bus travel time from Washington to Ottawa is 1d 3h, covering a distance of 712 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 22h 10m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Washington to Ottawa route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 37 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Washington to Ottawa?

The earliest bus departs from Washington to Ottawa at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.

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

A bus trip from Washington to Ottawa generates an estimated 18 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Washington to Ottawa?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11504 reviews.

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

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Washington to Ottawa?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Washington to Ottawa from $143 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Washington to Ottawa on December 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30pm	Union Station	1d 6h	5:45am	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	Cheapest
Bus	11:30pm	Union Station	1d 5h	5:25am	Bayshore Mall-Ottawa	Fastest
Bus	11:30pm	Union Station	1d 6h	6:00am	Ottawa	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Ottawa on December 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:05am	Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.	1d 5h	6:00am	Ottawa	Cheapest
	Bus	2:30pm	Union Station	23h 55m	2:25pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:30am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	1d 6h	2:25pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags
	Bus	11:30pm	Union Station	1d 6h	5:45am	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:00pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	1d 8h	10:05pm	Ottawa	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Ottawa on December 10
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:30am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	1d 7h	3:00pm	Terry Fox / Centrum	Cheapest
	Bus	2:30pm	Union Station	22h 40m	1:10pm	Bayshore Mall-Ottawa	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:30am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	1d 6h	1:35pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags
	Bus	2:30pm	Union Station	23h 5m	1:35pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:00pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	1d 6h	8:20pm	Ottawa	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:48 AM EST.

Get from Washington to Ottawa

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 3 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $127, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

37bus per day

1d 3hAverage Duration

712 kmDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Washington and Ottawa?

Stops in Washington

A
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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B
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA

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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,548 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,419 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

CA Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Washington, DC, US to Ottawa, 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 Washington to Ottawa?
The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to Ottawa start from $127. The average price for this route is around $198. 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 Washington to Ottawa?
The average bus travel time from Washington to Ottawa is 1d 3h, covering a distance of 712 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 22h 10m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Washington to Ottawa route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 37 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Washington to Ottawa?
The earliest bus departs from Washington to Ottawa at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Washington to Ottawa?
A bus trip from Washington to Ottawa generates an estimated 18 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Washington to Ottawa?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11504 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Washington to Ottawa?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Washington to Ottawa?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Washington to Ottawa?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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$234

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$143

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$160

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$147

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$151

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The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Ottawa, CA was searched and found on Dec 8, 2025 with a price of $143

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

You can expect to pay from $143 to $312 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Ottawa, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $143 which is on 2025-12-08.