What is the travel distance from Columbus to Ottawa?

Columbus and Ottawa are 528 miles (851 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Columbus to Ottawa start their journey at Columbus Bus Station and wind up 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 Columbus to Ottawa from $111 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Columbus to Ottawa on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	8:50pm	Columbus Bus Station	1d 4h	12:50am	Terry Fox / Centrum	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	9:25am	Columbus (Ohio State University)	1d 10h	7:50pm	2685 Iris St	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	9:45am	100 E Rich St	1d 10h	7:50pm	2685 Iris St	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	8:25am	Columbus Bus Station	21h	5:25am	2685 Iris St	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	8:50pm	Columbus Bus Station	1d 4h	12:50am	Terry Fox / Centrum	No tags

Get from Columbus to Ottawa

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $111, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20bus per day

1d 2hAverage Duration

532 milesDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Columbus and Ottawa?

Stops in Columbus

A
Columbus Bus Station
25 E Rich St, Columbus, OH 43205, 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

3.5/511,417 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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