How far is Newark from Ottawa?

The distance separating Newark and Ottawa is 332 miles (536 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Newark to Ottawa leave from Penn Station and arrive at Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd). These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Newark to Ottawa from $90 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Newark to Ottawa on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:35pm	Newark Penn Station	18h 40m	1:15pm	2685 Iris St	No tags
	Bus	8:45pm	Newark Penn Station	19h 35m	4:20pm	Terry Fox / Centrum	No tags
	Bus	8:45pm	Newark Penn Station	18h 20m	3:05pm	2685 Iris St	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	9:05pm	Newark Penn Station	21h 20m	6:25pm	2685 Iris St	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	9:05pm	Newark Penn Station	1d 3h	12:50am	Terry Fox / Centrum	No tags

Get from Newark to Ottawa

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 19 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $74, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

19h 50mAverage Duration

328 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Newark and Ottawa?

Stops in Newark

A
Penn Station
1 Raymond Plaza West, Newark, NJ 07102
B
Newark Liberty International Airport
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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

3.5/511,422 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.

FlixBus Newark Ottawa recent customer reviews

Enjoyed nothing. Drivers were nit friend, they all appeared to very high (may be on drugs). the buses very dirty,seats were so small (I could not work on my laptop), no communication from drivers. Worst service in my life!!

Henry F.

November 12, 2025

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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