How far is Sault Ste. Marie from Ottawa?

The distance separating Sault Ste. Marie and Ottawa is 424 miles (683 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Sault Ste. Marie to Ottawa?

Most of the buses traveling from Sault Ste. Marie to Ottawa leave from Sault Area Hospital and arrive at Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd). These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Sault Ste. Marie to Ottawa from $101 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Sault Ste. Marie to Ottawa on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:42am	Sault College	13h 28m	11:10pm	CHEO	Cheapest
Bus	10:30am	Howard Johnson	12h 20m	10:50pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	Fastest
Bus	9:42am	Sault College	13h 28m	11:10pm	CHEO	No tags
Bus	9:42am	Sault College	13h 26m	11:08pm	Ottawa - Hospital - General Campus	No tags
Bus	9:42am	Sault College	13h 26m	11:08pm	Ottawa - Hospital - General Campus	No tags
Bus	9:42am	Sault College	13h 8m	10:50pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	No tags
Bus	9:42am	Sault College	13h 8m	10:50pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	No tags
Bus	9:36am	Sault Area Hospital	13h 34m	11:10pm	CHEO	No tags

Next departures for Sault Ste. Marie to Ottawa on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:42am	Sault College	13h 28m	11:10pm	CHEO	Cheapest
Bus	10:30am	Howard Johnson	12h 20m	10:50pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	Fastest
Bus	9:42am	Sault College	13h 28m	11:10pm	CHEO	No tags
Bus	9:42am	Sault College	13h 26m	11:08pm	Ottawa - Hospital - General Campus	No tags
Bus	9:42am	Sault College	13h 26m	11:08pm	Ottawa - Hospital - General Campus	No tags
Bus	9:42am	Sault College	13h 8m	10:50pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	No tags
Bus	9:42am	Sault College	13h 8m	10:50pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	No tags
Bus	9:36am	Sault Area Hospital	13h 34m	11:10pm	CHEO	No tags

Next departures for Sault Ste. Marie to Ottawa on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:42am	Sault College	13h 28m	11:10pm	CHEO	Cheapest
Bus	10:30am	Howard Johnson	12h 20m	10:50pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	Fastest
Bus	9:42am	Sault College	13h 28m	11:10pm	CHEO	No tags
Bus	9:42am	Sault College	13h 26m	11:08pm	Ottawa - Hospital - General Campus	No tags
Bus	9:42am	Sault College	13h 26m	11:08pm	Ottawa - Hospital - General Campus	No tags
Bus	9:42am	Sault College	13h 8m	10:50pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	No tags
Bus	9:42am	Sault College	13h 8m	10:50pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	No tags
Bus	9:36am	Sault Area Hospital	13h 34m	11:10pm	CHEO	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Sault Ste. Marie to Ottawa

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Ottawa. The journey takes about 9 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $52, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

9h 15mAverage Duration

421 milesDistance

28kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$3 - $149	Average Duration13h 14m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$52 - $52	Average Duration9h 15m	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e

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Ontario Northland

4/57,697 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

Users have shared mixed experiences regarding their bus trips. Many appreciated the uncrowded buses, which contributed to a pleasant journey. However, some travelers noted issues such as delays, lack of Wi-Fi and plug-ins on long trips, and uncomfortable seating due to moving seats. Despite these concerns, the overall travel experience was satisfactory for some passengers.

Ontario Northland Sault Ste. Marie Ottawa recent customer reviews

From Sault Ste marie to subdury, the bus was very good and spacious with wifi and socket points working perfectly for charging our mobile phone ,on the other hand, subdury to Ottawa journey was very bad,not conducive especially for someone who is very tall, not spacious, no wifi and the sockets not working.

Olusayo F.

September 24, 2025

I enjoyed the adventure! I didn’t enjoy, the delays, no wifi, no plug-ins, for 13+ hours

Nora N.

July 28, 2025

My Trip from Sault Ste. Marie to Ottawa was good. The Bus was not Crowded.

Nebu P.

October 11, 2025

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Where are the popular stops in Sault Ste. Marie and Ottawa?

Stops in Sault Ste. Marie

A - Sault Area Hospital

B - Howard Johnson

C - Transit stop shelter on Willow Ave at Algoma Clinic entrance

Stops in Ottawa

A - Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)

B - CHEO

C - Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building

D - St-Laurent Station - 1300 St. Laurent Blvd

E - Queen & Metcalfe

F - University of Ottawa

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Sault Ste. Marie, CA to Ottawa, CA by bus

How far is Sault Ste. Marie from Ottawa?
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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$124

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$102

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$102

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$102

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$102

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$103

The cheapest trip from Sault Ste. Marie, CA to Ottawa, CA was searched and found on Nov 12, 2025 with a price of $102

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You can expect to pay from $102 to $141 for a bus ticket from Sault Ste. Marie, CA to Ottawa, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $102 which is on 2025-11-17.