What is the travel distance from Ottawa to North Bay?

The distance covered from Ottawa to North Bay is 309 km (192 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Ottawa to North Bay?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd), in Ottawa, and end it at North Bay Bus Station, in North Bay.

Bus Ottawa to North Bay from $83 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Ottawa to North Bay on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:45pm	St-Laurent Station - 1300 St. Laurent Blvd	19h 40m	1:25pm	North Bay Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	5:55pm	Ottawa (Centre-Ville / Downtown)	19h 30m	1:25pm	North Bay Bus Station	Fastest

Next departures for Ottawa to North Bay on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:25am	CHEO	5h	3:25pm	North Bay Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:25am	CHEO	5h	3:25pm	North Bay Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	5:55pm	Ottawa (Centre-Ville / Downtown)	19h 30m	1:25pm	North Bay Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:25am	CHEO	5h 32m	3:57pm	North Bay Regional Health Centre	No tags
Bus	10:25am	CHEO	5h 32m	3:57pm	North Bay Regional Health Centre	No tags

Next departures for Ottawa to North Bay on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:25am	CHEO	5h	3:25pm	North Bay Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:25am	CHEO	5h	3:25pm	North Bay Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	5:55pm	Ottawa (Centre-Ville / Downtown)	19h 30m	1:25pm	North Bay Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:25am	CHEO	5h 32m	3:57pm	North Bay Regional Health Centre	No tags
Bus	10:25am	CHEO	5h 32m	3:57pm	North Bay Regional Health Centre	No tags

Next departures for Ottawa to North Bay on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:25am	CHEO	5h	3:25pm	North Bay Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:25am	CHEO	5h	3:25pm	North Bay Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	5:55pm	Ottawa (Centre-Ville / Downtown)	19h 30m	1:25pm	North Bay Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:25am	CHEO	5h 32m	3:57pm	North Bay Regional Health Centre	No tags
Bus	10:25am	CHEO	5h 32m	3:57pm	North Bay Regional Health Centre	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 2:52 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Ottawa to North Bay

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach North Bay. The journey takes about 4 hours, and with fares starting at just $69, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

4hAverage Duration

308 kmDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$4 - $334	Average Duration6h 6m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$69 - $81	Average Duration4h	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Ottawa and North Bay?

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
St-Laurent Station - 1300 St. Laurent Blvd
St-Laurent Station , 1300, St-Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, ON K1K 4H4, Canada
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D
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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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

Stops in North Bay

A
North Bay Bus Station
100 Station Rd, North Bay, ON P1B 8G4
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Ontario Northland

4/57,705 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

Passengers frequently highlight the friendliness and helpfulness of the bus drivers, contributing to a positive travel experience. The buses are often described as clean and comfortable, ensuring a pleasant journey for many travelers. However, some users noted issues such as cramped spaces or delays due to external factors like weather conditions or unclear signage at stations.

Ontario Northland Ottawa North Bay recent customer reviews

The bus driver was very accommodating and friendly and made sure all the passengers were happy before starting to drive. However i did find it cold in the bus

Lexi N.

October 22, 2025

The driver was very friendly. The seats were comfortable. It was an enjoyable ride

Juanita H.

May 16, 2025

Being able to secure the back 3 seats before anyone else is a pretty good feeling all alone (usually) and right next to the bath room what I didn't like however was how I was not able to control my light and the bathrooms were quiet a mess either then those two things 10/10

Samuel F.

October 11, 2024

Maheux

4.5/56,436 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi2.9

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

What is the travel distance from Ottawa to North Bay?
The distance covered from Ottawa to North Bay is 309 km (192 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Ottawa to North Bay?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd), in Ottawa, and end it at North Bay Bus Station, in North Bay.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-21

$102

11-22

$275

Today

$106

11-24

$101

11-25

$92

11-26

$84

11-27

$84

11-28

$83

The cheapest trip from Ottawa, CA to North Bay was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $83

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

You can expect to pay from $83 to $277 for a bus ticket from Ottawa, CA to North Bay based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $83 which is on 2025-11-28.

Usually Maheux will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.