Find coaches from Ottawa, CA to Waterloo, ON, CA

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Next departures from Ottawa to Waterloo on 27 September
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Ontario Northland + Metrolinx
Ottawa - Hospital - General Campus
University of Waterloo, GOCheapest
Ontario Northland + Metrolinx
CHEO
Wilfrid Laurier UniversityFastest
Ontario Northland + Metrolinx
Ottawa - Hospital - General Campus
University of Waterloo, GONo tags
Ontario Northland + Metrolinx
Ottawa - Hospital - General Campus
University of Waterloo, GONo tags
Ontario Northland + Metrolinx
Ottawa - Hospital - General Campus
University of Waterloo, GONo tags

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Compare 4 ways to travel from Ottawa to Waterloo

Bus
Average priceUS$130 - US$165Average duration14h 20m
11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$80 - US$421Average duration10h 57m
40kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Shuttle
Average priceUS$61 - US$76Average duration7h
14kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average priceUS$36 - US$89Average duration5h 45m
18kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Ottawa to Waterloo

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Waterloo. The journey takes about 5 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just US$36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day
5h 45mAverage duration
US$36Cheapest ticket
18kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Ottawa, CA to Waterloo, ON, CA: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$131
Average bus trip duration14h 20m
Number of daily buses8
Earliest bus departure10:15
Distance276 miles
Latest bus departure10:25

Ottawa to Waterloo Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Ottawa, CA - Waterloo, ON, CA

  1. How far is Waterloo from Ottawa by coach?

    The journey from Ottawa to Waterloo by coach covers an approximate distance of 273 miles (440 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Ottawa to Waterloo without flying?

    To travel from Ottawa to Waterloo without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Ottawa to Waterloo.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Ottawa to Waterloo, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Ottawa to Waterloo.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Ottawa to Waterloo, 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!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Will you be returning to Ottawa, CA by bus?

Bus from Waterloo, ON, CA to Ottawa, CA

You can also go to Waterloo, ON, CA by train

Train from Ottawa, CA to Waterloo, ON, CA

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