What is the distance between Kitchener and Ottawa?

About 274 miles (442 km) separate Kitchener and Ottawa.

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

If you're headed to Ottawa from Kitchener, chances are that your bus will leave from Charles Street Transit Terminal and arrive at Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd). These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Kitchener to Ottawa from $31 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Kitchener to Ottawa on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:50pm	Sportsworld Park & Ride	8h 40m	4:30am	Ottawa West	Cheapest
Bus	8:40am	Kitchener (Downtown)	8h 25m	5:05pm	Bayshore Mall-Ottawa	Fastest
Bus	12:05pm	Sportsworld Park & Ride	9h 30m	9:35pm	St-Laurent	No tags
Bus	10:50am	Kitchener (Downtown)	9h 15m	8:05pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags
Bus	12:05pm	Sportsworld Park & Ride	11h 10m	11:15pm	St-Laurent	No tags

Next departures for Kitchener to Ottawa on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:05pm	Sportsworld Park & Ride	9h 15m	9:20pm	Ottawa West	CheapestFastest
	Bus	12:05pm	Sportsworld Park & Ride	9h 30m	9:35pm	St-Laurent	No tags
	Bus	8:40am	Kitchener (Downtown)	11h 25m	8:05pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags
Intercity bus + Metrolinx + Ontario Northland	Bus	9:45am	Kitchener Sportsworld Station	13h 5m	10:50pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	No tags
	Bus	12:05pm	Sportsworld Park & Ride	11h 10m	11:15pm	St-Laurent	No tags

Next departures for Kitchener to Ottawa on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:05pm	Sportsworld Park & Ride	9h 15m	9:20pm	Ottawa West	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:05pm	Sportsworld Park & Ride	9h 30m	9:35pm	St-Laurent	No tags
Bus	8:40am	Kitchener (Downtown)	13h 10m	9:50pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags
Bus	12:05pm	Sportsworld Park & Ride	11h 10m	11:15pm	St-Laurent	No tags
Bus	10:50am	Kitchener (Downtown)	11h	9:50pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags

Next departures for Kitchener to Ottawa on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:05pm	Sportsworld Park & Ride	10h 55m	11:00pm	Ottawa West	Cheapest
ONEXBUS + ONEXBUS	Bus	6:10am	Kitchener - Sportsworld Station	7h 20m	1:30pm	Ottawa - Kanata (570 Terry Fox Dr)	Fastest
	Bus	12:05pm	Sportsworld Park & Ride	9h 30m	9:35pm	St-Laurent	No tags
ONEXBUS + ONEXBUS	Bus	6:10am	Kitchener - Sportsworld Station	7h 40m	1:50pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	No tags
	Bus	8:40am	Kitchener (Downtown)	8h 25m	5:05pm	Bayshore Mall-Ottawa	No tags

Next departures for Kitchener to Ottawa on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:50pm	Sportsworld Park & Ride	8h 40m	4:30am	Ottawa West	Cheapest
ONEXBUS + ONEXBUS	Bus	6:10am	Kitchener - Sportsworld Station	7h 20m	1:30pm	Ottawa - Kanata (570 Terry Fox Dr)	Fastest
	Bus	12:05pm	Sportsworld Park & Ride	9h 30m	9:35pm	St-Laurent	No tags
ONEXBUS + ONEXBUS	Bus	6:10am	Kitchener - Sportsworld Station	7h 40m	1:50pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	No tags
	Bus	8:40am	Kitchener (Downtown)	8h 25m	5:05pm	Bayshore Mall-Ottawa	No tags

Next departures for Kitchener to Ottawa on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:05pm	Sportsworld Park & Ride	9h 10m	9:15pm	Ottawa West	Cheapest
Bus	5:35am	Kitchener - Sportsworld Station	7h 55m	1:30pm	Ottawa - Kanata (570 Terry Fox Dr)	Fastest
Bus	12:05pm	Sportsworld Park & Ride	9h 25m	9:30pm	St-Laurent	No tags
Bus	5:35am	Kitchener - Sportsworld Station	8h 15m	1:50pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	No tags
Bus	8:40am	Kitchener (Downtown)	8h 25m	5:05pm	Bayshore Mall-Ottawa	No tags

Next departures for Kitchener to Ottawa on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:50pm	Sportsworld Park & Ride	8h 40m	4:30am	Ottawa West	Cheapest
Bus	11:35pm	Kitchener (Downtown)	7h	6:35am	Terry Fox / Centrum	Fastest
Bus	12:05pm	Sportsworld Park & Ride	9h 25m	9:30pm	St-Laurent	No tags
Bus	8:40am	Kitchener (Downtown)	8h 55m	5:35pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags
Bus	5:35am	Kitchener - Sportsworld Station	8h 15m	1:50pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Kitchener 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 5 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

5h 30mAverage Duration

273 milesDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$4 - $167	Average Duration9h 15m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$72 - $298	Average Duration9h 59m	CO₂ emissions 40kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$39 - $78	Average Duration5h 30m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Kitchener and Ottawa?

Stops in Kitchener

A
Charles Street Transit Terminal
15 Charles St W, Kitchener, ON N2G 1H3, Canada
B
Kitchener Sportsworld
Sportsworld Crossing Road, Pick up & Drop off, Eastbound: North Side Of Ye's Sushi, Westbound: Outside Of Go Bus Station Park & Ride Facility, On Sportsworld Crossing Road.
C
Sun Life Financial
Union Blvd, Waterloo, ON N2L 1X7, Canada
D
Kitchener First Student
6988 Gore Rd, Puslinch ON N0B 2J0, Canada

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

3.5/511,414 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Users have shared positive experiences, highlighting that the trip was excellent and punctual. The bus wasn't crowded, which added to the comfort of their journey. However, some travelers noted that a 10-minute break might be too short for a five-hour trip.

FlixBus Kitchener Ottawa recent customer reviews

Seats were unbearable and caused such a backache. Way too cramped. No curtains. No legsspace.

Aakriti K.

August 5, 2025

The bus was cancelled last min and then I was put on a new bus with a transfer much later at night and the second bus was cancelled and I was stranded in downtown Toronto I left Kitchener at 6pm.

Valentine W.

December 24, 2024

The trip was on time, and not so crowded. However, 10 minutes break was not enough for a 5 hours trip.

Amir E.

October 13, 2023

Rider Express

4/517,637 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.6

Passengers have noted that the driving experience was smooth and cautious, with drivers being particularly friendly and ensuring a comfortable ride. However, there were concerns about the lack of real-time bus tracking in the app, which led to anxiety when buses did not arrive on time as expected.

Rider Express Kitchener Ottawa recent customer reviews

driver was super nice and drives comfortably. but the app should have the system showing where the buses are. i was almost about cry bus not coming on time. horrible experience.

D K.

November 2, 2024

I enjoyed everything

Godsbeen N.

November 2, 2024

The movement was seamless and the driving was cautious and smooth

Kamaldeen R.

September 7, 2024

ONEX BUS

4/55,453 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi2.5

Red Arrow

4.5/54,631 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi4.1

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Kitchener, ON to Ottawa, CA by bus

What is the distance between Kitchener and Ottawa?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Kitchener to Ottawa?

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

$45

11/22

$38

Today

$52

11/24

$38

11/25

$37

11/26

$31

11/27

$32

11/28

$32

The cheapest trip from Kitchener, ON to Ottawa, CA was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $31

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

You can expect to pay from $31 to $73 for a bus ticket from Kitchener, ON to Ottawa, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $31 which is on 2025-11-26.

What's the cheapest way to go from Kitchener, ON to Ottawa, CA?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time9h 15m	Avg Price$58	Daily Departures29
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time9h 59m	Avg Price$122	Daily Departures6
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time5h 30m	Avg Price$65	Daily Departures1