How much is the bus ticket from Montreal to Ottawa?

The cheapest bus tickets from Montreal to Ottawa start at R 408. The average price for this route is around R 876. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Montreal to Ottawa?

The average bus journey time from Montreal to Ottawa is 2h 35m, covering a distance of 152 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 2h 5m and is operated by Orléans Express .

Which bus companies service the Montreal to Ottawa route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 25 buses available per day, including services from Orléans Express , Maheux , Megabus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Montreal to Ottawa?

The earliest bus departs from Montreal to Ottawa at 06:30. And the latest bus departs at 20:30.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Montreal to Ottawa?

A bus trip from Montreal to Ottawa produces an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Montreal to Ottawa?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Orléans Express , with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 13542 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Montreal to Ottawa?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Orléans Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.2.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Montreal to Ottawa?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Orléans Express , with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Montreal to Ottawa?

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

Bus Montreal to Ottawa from R 346 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Montreal to Ottawa on 17 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
13:15	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	3h 25m	16:40	Ottawa (Centre-Ville / Downtown)	Cheapest
10:00	Montréal (Aéroport Trudeau)	2h 5m	12:05	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	Fastest
08:15	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	3h 25m	11:40	Ottawa (Centre-Ville / Downtown)	No tags
10:00	Montréal (Aéroport Trudeau)	2h 15m	12:15	Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building	No tags
06:30	St-Antoine O. @ Rue Mansfield // St Antoine W. @ Mansfield St.	6h 5m	12:35	St-Laurent station, Platform E	No tags

Next departures from Montreal to Ottawa on 18 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
13:15	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	3h 25m	16:40	Ottawa (Centre-Ville / Downtown)	Cheapest
10:00	Montréal (Aéroport Trudeau)	2h 5m	12:05	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	Fastest
08:15	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	3h 25m	11:40	Ottawa (Centre-Ville / Downtown)	No tags
10:00	Montréal (Aéroport Trudeau)	2h 15m	12:15	Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building	No tags
06:30	St-Antoine O. @ Rue Mansfield // St Antoine W. @ Mansfield St.	6h 5m	12:35	St-Laurent station, Platform E	No tags

Next departures from Montreal to Ottawa on 19 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	13:15	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	3h 25m	16:40	Ottawa (Centre-Ville / Downtown)	Cheapest
	10:00	Montréal (Aéroport Trudeau)	2h 5m	12:05	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	Fastest
	08:15	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	3h 25m	11:40	Ottawa (Centre-Ville / Downtown)	No tags
	10:00	Montréal (Aéroport Trudeau)	2h 15m	12:15	Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building	No tags
Orléans Express + VIA Rail	10:05	LAVAL - Métro Cartier	1d 8h	18:36	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	No tags

Next departures from Montreal to Ottawa on 20 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
13:15	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	3h 25m	16:40	Ottawa (Centre-Ville / Downtown)	Cheapest
10:00	Montréal (Aéroport Trudeau)	2h 5m	12:05	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	Fastest
08:15	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	3h 25m	11:40	Ottawa (Centre-Ville / Downtown)	No tags
10:00	Montréal (Aéroport Trudeau)	2h 15m	12:15	Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building	No tags
06:30	St-Antoine O. @ Rue Mansfield // St Antoine W. @ Mansfield St.	6h 5m	12:35	St-Laurent station, Platform E	No tags

Next departures from Montreal to Ottawa on 21 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	13:15	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	3h 25m	16:40	Ottawa (Centre-Ville / Downtown)	Cheapest
	10:00	Montréal (Aéroport Trudeau)	2h 5m	12:05	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	Fastest
	08:15	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	3h 25m	11:40	Ottawa (Centre-Ville / Downtown)	No tags
	10:00	Montréal (Aéroport Trudeau)	2h 15m	12:15	Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building	No tags
Orléans Express + VIA Rail	10:05	LAVAL - Métro Cartier	1d 8h	18:36	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	No tags

Next departures from Montreal to Ottawa on 22 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
13:15	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	3h 25m	16:40	Ottawa (Centre-Ville / Downtown)	Cheapest
10:00	Montréal (Aéroport Trudeau)	2h 5m	12:05	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	Fastest
08:15	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	3h 25m	11:40	Ottawa (Centre-Ville / Downtown)	No tags
10:00	Montréal (Aéroport Trudeau)	2h 15m	12:15	Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building	No tags
06:30	St-Antoine O. @ Rue Mansfield // St Antoine W. @ Mansfield St.	6h 5m	12:35	St-Laurent station, Platform E	No tags

Next departures from Montreal to Ottawa on 23 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
13:15	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	3h 25m	16:40	Ottawa (Centre-Ville / Downtown)	Cheapest
10:00	Montréal (Aéroport Trudeau)	2h 5m	12:05	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	Fastest
08:15	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	3h 25m	11:40	Ottawa (Centre-Ville / Downtown)	No tags
10:00	Montréal (Aéroport Trudeau)	2h 15m	12:15	Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building	No tags
06:30	St-Antoine O. @ Rue Mansfield // St Antoine W. @ Mansfield St.	6h 5m	12:35	St-Laurent station, Platform E	No tags

Next departures from Montreal to Ottawa on 24 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
13:15	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	3h 25m	16:40	Ottawa (Centre-Ville / Downtown)	Cheapest
10:00	Montréal (Aéroport Trudeau)	2h 5m	12:05	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	Fastest
08:15	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	3h 25m	11:40	Ottawa (Centre-Ville / Downtown)	No tags
13:30	Montréal (Aéroport Trudeau)	2h 15m	15:45	Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building	No tags
06:30	St-Antoine O. @ Rue Mansfield // St Antoine W. @ Mansfield St.	6h 5m	12:35	St-Laurent station, Platform E	No tags

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Compare 4 ways to travel from Montreal to Ottawa

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Ottawa. The journey takes about 2 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just R 86, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

63carpool per day

2h 15mAverage duration

161 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 408 - R 1 319	Average duration2h 35m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 632 - R 2 050	Average duration2h 4m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average priceR 494 - R 689	Average duration2h	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 86 - R 599	Average duration2h 15m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Montreal and Ottawa?

Stops in Montreal

A
Gare d'autocars de Montréal
1717 Rue Berri, Montréal, QC H2L 4E9, Canada
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B
YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport
Montréal (Aéroport Trudeau),Niveau des arrives / Arrivals level,Dorval,QC H4Y
C
Radisson
7155 Rue Sherbrooke E, quai 5, Montréal, QC H1N
D
Saint-Denis & Saint-Joseph
389 Boulevard Saint-Joseph Est, Montréal, QC H2T 1J5, Canada
E
René-Lévesque & Robert-Bourassa
645 Boulevard René-Lévesque O, Montréal, QC H3B 1S5, Canada
F
Jean-Talon
7160 Rue Saint-Denis, Montréal, QC H2R 2E2, Canada

Stops in Ottawa

A
St-Laurent Station - 1300 St. Laurent Blvd
St-Laurent Station , 1300, St-Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, ON K1K 4H4, Canada
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B
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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C
Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)
VIA Rail – Pick-up, main entrance, 200 Chemin Tremblay Rd, K1G 3H5, Canada
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D
CHEO
Ring Rd-Transit stop# 7072 - Shelter #9552, Ottawa, ON K1G, 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

Orléans Express

4.5/513 583 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.9

WiFi3.3

Users consistently praise the service for its comfortable and smooth rides, professional drivers with a friendly demeanor, and clean buses. Many reviews highlight punctuality as a key strength of the company. However, some users noted minor issues such as difficulties finding meeting points at airports or occasional internet connectivity problems on board. Overall, customers express high satisfaction with their travel experience.

Orléans Express Montreal Ottawa recent customer reviews

The bus was very clean, and the driver was extremely helpful with the luggage. However, there are two important points the bus company should consider: 1. Clear pickup location: Please clearly indicate the exact pickup point or station for passengers. I spent nearly an hour trying to find the bus, and even the airport information desk gave me the wrong location. 2. Shelter at the station:The bus stop was uncovered, and we had to wait outside in freezing weather for over 30 minutes. A sheltered or indoor waiting area would make the experience much more comfortable, especially during winter.

Sahar S.

15 December 2025

Excellent. As with other trips I the same route I am very pleased with the courtesy, driving and comfort of the journey. Thanks to the driver.

Kathy S.

1 December 2025

The bus driver told me that I was wrong and that his bus wasn’t the right one. When I asked him to tell me what to do, he said, “I don’t care”. Only to later find out that it WAS the right bus. He did not apologize, but instead told me that my return bus wasn’t going to be the same bus.

Mahin G.

23 November 2025

Maheux

4.5/56 490 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.9

WiFi2.9

Passengers frequently highlight the excellent service provided by friendly and courteous drivers, who ensure a comfortable and safe journey. The buses are often praised for their cleanliness, comfort, especially with features like footrests and lumbar support. Trips generally run on time; however, some users noted unclear signage at bus stops or discrepancies in advertised pricing compared to booking costs.

Autobus Maheux Montreal Ottawa recent customer reviews

I enjoyed the trip, I felt safe all through. The driver Rebecca was the sweetest person, keeping her smile the whole trip.

Vanessa A.

15 December 2025

The driver only spoke French when announcing, and made the passengers put their luggage in the compartment. The trays are always not clean. Apart from that, all is good. The bus left and arrived on time.

Caroline Q.

17 November 2025

Very nice and smooth ride, very friendly driver, nice and quite new bus, comfortable seats and safe journey. Totally recommended :)

Joanna D.

13 October 2025

Megabus

3.5/52 708 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.1

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

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

How much is the bus ticket from Montreal to Ottawa?
The cheapest bus tickets from Montreal to Ottawa start at R 408. The average price for this route is around R 876. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Montreal to Ottawa?
The average bus journey time from Montreal to Ottawa is 2h 35m, covering a distance of 152 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 2h 5m and is operated by Orléans Express.
Which bus companies service the Montreal to Ottawa route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 25 buses available per day, including services from Orléans Express, Maheux, Megabus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Montreal to Ottawa?
The earliest bus departs from Montreal to Ottawa at 06:30. And the latest bus departs at 20:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Montreal to Ottawa?
A bus trip from Montreal to Ottawa produces an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Montreal to Ottawa?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Orléans Express, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 13542 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Montreal to Ottawa?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Orléans Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.2.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Montreal to Ottawa?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Orléans Express, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Montreal to Ottawa?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Orléans Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

14/12

R 745

15/12

R 745

Today

R 746

17/12

R 346

18/12

R 346

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R 346

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R 346

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R 346

The cheapest trip from Montreal to Ottawa, CA was searched and found on 17 Dec 2025 with a price of R 346

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

You can expect to pay from R 346 to R 746 for a bus ticket from Montreal to Ottawa, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 346, which is on 2025-12-17.

Usually Orléans Express 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.