How far is Ottawa from Hamilton by coach?

The journey from Hamilton to Ottawa by coach covers an approximate distance of 254 miles (409 km).

What is the best way to go from Hamilton to Ottawa without flying?

To travel from Hamilton to Ottawa without flying, you can take the coaches. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Bus Hamilton to Ottawa from £21 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Hamilton to Ottawa on 13 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:40	McMaster University	8h 55m	06:35	Terry Fox / Centrum	Cheapest
Bus	21:40	McMaster University	7h 45m	05:25	Bayshore Mall-Ottawa	Fastest
Bus	21:40	McMaster University	8h 5m	05:45	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags
Bus	21:40	McMaster University	8h 20m	06:00	Ottawa	No tags
Bus	20:20	McMaster University	9h 5m	05:25	Bayshore Mall-Ottawa	No tags
Bus	21:40	McMaster University	7h 45m	05:25	Bayshore Mall-Ottawa	No tags
Bus	21:40	McMaster University	7h 45m	05:25	Bayshore Mall-Ottawa	No tags

Next departures from Hamilton to Ottawa on 14 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:35	McMaster University	7h 30m	20:05	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	Cheapest
	Bus	10:15	McMaster University	6h 50m	17:05	Bayshore Mall-Ottawa	Fastest
	Bus	10:15	McMaster University	7h 20m	17:35	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags
Metrolinx + Ontario Northland	Bus	07:32	McMaster University (GO bus connection)	15h 36m	23:08	Ottawa - Hospital - General Campus	No tags
	Bus	13:00	McMaster University	8h 50m	21:50	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags
Metrolinx + Ontario Northland	Bus	07:32	McMaster University (GO bus connection)	15h 36m	23:08	Ottawa - Hospital - General Campus	No tags
	Bus	14:45	McMaster University	9h 14m	23:59	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags
Metrolinx + Ontario Northland	Bus	10:47	McMaster University (GO bus connection)	12h 21m	23:08	Ottawa - Hospital - General Campus	No tags

Next departures from Hamilton to Ottawa on 15 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	14:45	McMaster University	8h 55m	23:40	Bayshore Mall-Ottawa	Cheapest
	Bus	10:15	McMaster University	6h 50m	17:05	Bayshore Mall-Ottawa	Fastest
	Bus	04:40	McMaster University	8h	12:40	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags
Metrolinx + Ontario Northland	Bus	07:52	McMaster University (GO bus connection)	15h 16m	23:08	Ottawa - Hospital - General Campus	No tags
	Bus	10:15	McMaster University	7h 20m	17:35	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags
Metrolinx + Ontario Northland	Bus	07:52	McMaster University (GO bus connection)	15h 16m	23:08	Ottawa - Hospital - General Campus	No tags
	Bus	12:35	McMaster University	7h 30m	20:05	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags
Metrolinx + Ontario Northland	Bus	08:47	McMaster University (GO bus connection)	14h 21m	23:08	Ottawa - Hospital - General Campus	No tags

Next departures from Hamilton to Ottawa on 16 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	04:40	McMaster University	7h 30m	12:10	Terry Fox / Centrum	Cheapest
	Bus	10:15	McMaster University	6h 50m	17:05	Bayshore Mall-Ottawa	Fastest
	Bus	04:40	McMaster University	8h	12:40	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags
Metrolinx + Ontario Northland	Bus	07:52	McMaster University (GO bus connection)	15h 16m	23:08	Ottawa - Hospital - General Campus	No tags
	Bus	10:15	McMaster University	7h 20m	17:35	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags
Metrolinx + Ontario Northland	Bus	07:52	McMaster University (GO bus connection)	15h 16m	23:08	Ottawa - Hospital - General Campus	No tags
	Bus	12:35	McMaster University	7h 30m	20:05	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags
Metrolinx + Ontario Northland	Bus	08:47	McMaster University (GO bus connection)	14h 21m	23:08	Ottawa - Hospital - General Campus	No tags

Next departures from Hamilton to Ottawa on 17 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	04:40	McMaster University	7h 30m	12:10	Terry Fox / Centrum	Cheapest
	Bus	10:15	116603	6h 50m	17:05	Bayshore Mall-Ottawa	Fastest
	Bus	04:40	McMaster University	8h	12:40	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags
Metrolinx + Ontario Northland	Bus	07:32	McMaster University (GO bus connection)	15h 36m	23:08	Ottawa - Hospital - General Campus	No tags
	Bus	12:35	McMaster University	7h 30m	20:05	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags
Metrolinx + Ontario Northland	Bus	07:32	McMaster University (GO bus connection)	15h 36m	23:08	Ottawa - Hospital - General Campus	No tags
	Bus	13:00	McMaster University	8h 35m	21:35	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags
Metrolinx + Ontario Northland	Bus	10:47	McMaster University (GO bus connection)	12h 21m	23:08	Ottawa - Hospital - General Campus	No tags

Next departures from Hamilton to Ottawa on 18 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	04:40	McMaster University	7h 30m	12:10	Terry Fox / Centrum	CheapestFastest
Metrolinx + Ontario Northland	Bus	07:32	McMaster University (GO bus connection)	15h 36m	23:08	Ottawa - Hospital - General Campus	No tags
	Bus	13:00	McMaster University	10h 40m	23:40	Bayshore Mall-Ottawa	No tags
Metrolinx + Ontario Northland	Bus	07:32	McMaster University (GO bus connection)	15h 36m	23:08	Ottawa - Hospital - General Campus	No tags
	Bus	16:20	McMaster University	13h 5m	05:25	Bayshore Mall-Ottawa	No tags
Metrolinx + Ontario Northland	Bus	10:47	McMaster University (GO bus connection)	12h 21m	23:08	Ottawa - Hospital - General Campus	No tags
	Bus	20:20	McMaster University	9h 5m	05:25	Bayshore Mall-Ottawa	No tags
Metrolinx + Ontario Northland	Bus	10:47	McMaster University (GO bus connection)	12h 21m	23:08	Ottawa - Hospital - General Campus	No tags

Next departures from Hamilton to Ottawa on 19 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	14:45	McMaster University	9h 40m	00:25	Terry Fox / Centrum	Cheapest
	Bus	04:40	McMaster University	7h 30m	12:10	Terry Fox / Centrum	Fastest
	Bus	04:40	McMaster University	8h	12:40	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags
Metrolinx + Ontario Northland	Bus	07:32	McMaster University (GO bus connection)	15h 36m	23:08	Ottawa - Hospital - General Campus	No tags
	Bus	12:35	McMaster University	9h 15m	21:50	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags
Metrolinx + Ontario Northland	Bus	07:32	McMaster University (GO bus connection)	15h 36m	23:08	Ottawa - Hospital - General Campus	No tags
	Bus	16:20	McMaster University	8h 30m	00:50	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags
Metrolinx + Ontario Northland	Bus	10:47	McMaster University (GO bus connection)	12h 21m	23:08	Ottawa - Hospital - General Campus	No tags

Next departures from Hamilton to Ottawa on 20 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	16:20	McMaster University	8h 5m	00:25	Terry Fox / Centrum	Cheapest
	Bus	10:15	McMaster University	6h 50m	17:05	Bayshore Mall-Ottawa	Fastest
	Bus	10:15	McMaster University	7h 20m	17:35	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags
Metrolinx + Ontario Northland	Bus	07:32	McMaster University (GO bus connection)	15h 36m	23:08	Ottawa - Hospital - General Campus	No tags
	Bus	12:35	McMaster University	7h 30m	20:05	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags
Metrolinx + Ontario Northland	Bus	07:32	McMaster University (GO bus connection)	15h 36m	23:08	Ottawa - Hospital - General Campus	No tags
	Bus	13:00	McMaster University	8h 50m	21:50	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags
Metrolinx + Ontario Northland	Bus	10:47	McMaster University (GO bus connection)	12h 21m	23:08	Ottawa - Hospital - General Campus	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Hamilton to Ottawa

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Ottawa. The journey takes about 5 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

5h 30mAverage duration

255 milesDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£2 - £144	Average duration9h 25m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£85 - £212	Average duration10h 42m	CO₂ emissions 36kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£34 - £60	Average duration5h 30m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,298 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Users have highlighted the affordability of this bus service, noting that it offers reasonable prices compared to alternatives. Many appreciated features like charging outlets at seats and spacious seating arrangements. However, some mentioned areas for improvement such as cleanliness and occasional delays in travel time between destinations. Additionally, WiFi connectivity was reported as inconsistent by several users.

FlixBus Hamilton Ottawa recent customer reviews

It was very nice and cool, well ventilated very roomy. The second bus I took had outlets throughout to charge your phone and I took two trips today and for most of my two trips I was alone in the seats even though I hadn’t paid to be alone, prices are also more reasonable than megabus.

Michelle J.

24 June 2025

The time from start to finish was very long. Wasted time between Hamilton and Toronto.

Merle S.

28 May 2025

Relatively clean bus but could be cleaner. Driver didn’t help us load bags which was annoying. Seats were not the worst and not the best, average. Overall it is economic travel for people who can’t afford better. I liked that there was a convenient charging outfit at my seat. Wifi was choppy and cut in and out (mostly out…)

Natassja F.

17 January 2025

Go Transit

3.5/5104 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.5

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi4.2

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Hamilton, CA to Ottawa, CA

How far is Ottawa from Hamilton by coach?
The journey from Hamilton to Ottawa by coach covers an approximate distance of 254 miles (409 km).
What is the best way to go from Hamilton to Ottawa without flying?
To travel from Hamilton to Ottawa without flying, you can take the coaches. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/11

No data

12/11

£50

Today

£29

14/11

£40

15/11

£35

16/11

£43

17/11

£30

18/11

No data

The cheapest trip from Hamilton, CA to Ottawa, CA was searched and found on 13 Nov 2025 with a price of £29

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

You can expect to pay from £29 to £60 for a bus ticket from Hamilton, CA to Ottawa, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £30, which is on 2025-11-17.