How much is the bus ticket from Ottawa to Sault Ste. Marie?

The cheapest bus tickets from Ottawa to Sault Ste. Marie start from $173. The average price for this route is around $174. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Ottawa to Sault Ste. Marie?

The average bus travel time from Ottawa to Sault Ste. Marie is 12h 14m, covering a distance of 682 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 11h 34m and is operated by Ontario Northland .

Which bus companies service the Ottawa to Sault Ste. Marie route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from Ontario Northland , Maheux .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Ottawa to Sault Ste. Marie?

The earliest bus departs from Ottawa to Sault Ste. Marie at 10:15am. And the latest bus departs at 10:25am.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Ottawa to Sault Ste. Marie?

A bus trip from Ottawa to Sault Ste. Marie generates an estimated 17 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Ottawa to Sault Ste. Marie?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Maheux , with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 6429 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Ottawa to Sault Ste. Marie?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Ontario Northland has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Ottawa to Sault Ste. Marie?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Maheux , with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Ottawa to Sault Ste. Marie?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Maheux , with a cleanliness rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.

Bus Ottawa to Sault Ste. Marie from $144 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Ottawa to Sault Ste. Marie on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:25am	CHEO	12h 13m	10:38pm	Sault College	Cheapest
	Bus	10:25am	CHEO	11h 34m	9:59pm	Howard Johnson	Fastest
	Bus	10:25am	CHEO	12h 13m	10:38pm	Sault College	No tags
Autobus Maheux + Ontario Northland	Bus	5:55pm	Ottawa (Centre-Ville / Downtown)	1d 4h	9:59pm	Howard Johnson	No tags
	Bus	10:25am	CHEO	12h 19m	10:44pm	Sault Area Hospital	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 9:40 AM EST.

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

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Sault Ste. Marie. The journey takes about 12 hours 14 minutes, and with fares starting at just $173, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

12h 14mAverage Duration

682 kmDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$173 - $213	Average Duration12h 14m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$111 - $111	Average Duration9h 15m	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e

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

Stops in Ottawa

A
CHEO
Ring Rd-Transit stop# 7072 - Shelter #9552, Ottawa, ON K1G, Canada
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B
Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)
VIA Rail – Pick-up, main entrance, 200 Chemin Tremblay Rd, K1G 3H5, 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

Stops in Sault Ste. Marie

A
Sault Area Hospital
22 Northwood St, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6B 4M4, Canada
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B
Howard Johnson
503 Trunk Rd (Howard Johnsons), Sault Ste Marie, ON P6A 3T1
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C
Transit stop shelter on Willow Ave at Algoma Clinic entrance
294 Willow Ave, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6B 0A9, Canada

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Ontario Northland

4/57,714 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

Users have shared positive feedback about their travel experience, highlighting the skillful and friendly drivers. However, some passengers noted that there were too many stops during the journey and occasional delays. Additionally, a few travelers mentioned disturbances from noisy fellow passengers inside the bus.

Ontario Northland Ottawa Sault Ste. Marie recent customer reviews

The driver who brought us from Ottawa to Sudbury was fantastic!! everything else was good too

Emily H.

April 26, 2025

There is always a confusion regarding the bus-stops.i was 1 hour ahead of schedule. Called customer care because the bus didn't arrive and the said the bus left 10 mins ago. Not knowing the bus didn't arrive yet .ordered uber to leave the station and the bus arrived

Nonso O.

August 12, 2024

Enjoyed the whole trip except some chatty noisy few inside the bus. Would have been a better experience without them.

Evin P.

September 25, 2023

Maheux

4.5/56,445 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi2.9

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Ottawa to Sault Ste. Marie?
The cheapest bus tickets from Ottawa to Sault Ste. Marie start from $173. The average price for this route is around $174. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Ottawa to Sault Ste. Marie?
The average bus travel time from Ottawa to Sault Ste. Marie is 12h 14m, covering a distance of 682 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 11h 34m and is operated by Ontario Northland.
Which bus companies service the Ottawa to Sault Ste. Marie route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from Ontario Northland, Maheux.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Ottawa to Sault Ste. Marie?
The earliest bus departs from Ottawa to Sault Ste. Marie at 10:15am. And the latest bus departs at 10:25am.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Ottawa to Sault Ste. Marie?
A bus trip from Ottawa to Sault Ste. Marie generates an estimated 17 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Ottawa to Sault Ste. Marie?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Maheux, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 6429 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Ottawa to Sault Ste. Marie?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Ontario Northland has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Ottawa to Sault Ste. Marie?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Maheux, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Ottawa to Sault Ste. Marie?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Maheux, with a cleanliness rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.

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The cheapest trip from Ottawa, CA to Sault Ste. Marie, CA was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $144

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You can expect to pay from $144 to $170 for a bus ticket from Ottawa, CA to Sault Ste. Marie, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $145 which is on 2025-12-03.