What is the travel distance from Ottawa to Quebec City?

The distance separating Ottawa and Quebec City is 236 miles (380 km).

What are the best sights and things to do in Quebec City?

Once in Quebec City, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are National Museum of Fine Arts of Quebec, Notre-Dame de Quebec Basilica-Cathedral, Quartier Petit Champlain, St. Lawrence River and Morrin Centre.

Bus Ottawa to Quebec City from $92 | Refundable Tickets

Q: What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Ottawa to Quebec City?

The majority of buses traveling from Ottawa to Quebec City start their journey at Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building and wind up at Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Next departures

Next departures for Ottawa to Quebec City on November 18
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:00am	Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building	6h 15m	4:15pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	Cheapest
7:30pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	5h 5m	12:35am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	Fastest
12:00pm	Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building	5h 50m	5:50pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags
2:00pm	Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building	6h 35m	8:35pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags
5:00pm	Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building	5h 35m	10:35pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags

Next departures for Ottawa to Quebec City on November 19
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Autobus Maheux + Orléans Express	1:25pm	Ottawa (Centre-Ville / Downtown)	7h 10m	8:35pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	Cheapest
	7:30pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	5h 5m	12:35am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	Fastest
	7:00am	Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building	5h 35m	12:35pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags
Autobus Maheux + Orléans Express	8:25am	Ottawa (Centre-Ville / Downtown)	7h 50m	4:15pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags
	10:00am	Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building	6h 15m	4:15pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags

Next departures for Ottawa to Quebec City on November 20
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Autobus Maheux + Orléans Express	1:25pm	Ottawa (Centre-Ville / Downtown)	7h 10m	8:35pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	Cheapest
	7:30pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	5h 5m	12:35am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	Fastest
	7:00am	Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building	5h 35m	12:35pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags
Autobus Maheux + Orléans Express	8:25am	Ottawa (Centre-Ville / Downtown)	7h 50m	4:15pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags
	10:00am	Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building	6h 15m	4:15pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags

Next departures for Ottawa to Quebec City on November 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:00am	Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building	5h 35m	12:35pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	Cheapest
	7:30pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	5h 5m	12:35am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	Fastest
	10:00am	Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building	6h 15m	4:15pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags
VIA Rail + Orléans Express	6:07am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	8h 43m	2:50pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags
	12:00pm	Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building	5h 50m	5:50pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags

Next departures for Ottawa to Quebec City on November 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:00am	Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building	5h 35m	12:35pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	Cheapest
	7:30pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	5h 5m	12:35am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	Fastest
	10:00am	Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building	6h 15m	4:15pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags
VIA Rail + Orléans Express	7:45am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	7h 5m	2:50pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags
	12:00pm	Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building	5h 50m	5:50pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags

Next departures for Ottawa to Quebec City on November 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
VIA Rail + Orléans Express	7:45am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	7h 5m	2:50pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	Cheapest
	7:30pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	5h 5m	12:35am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	Fastest
	7:00am	Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building	5h 35m	12:35pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags
	10:00am	Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building	6h 15m	4:15pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags
	12:00pm	Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building	5h 50m	5:50pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags

Next departures for Ottawa to Quebec City on November 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:00am	Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building	5h 35m	12:35pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	Cheapest
	7:30pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	5h 5m	12:35am	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	Fastest
	10:00am	Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building	6h 15m	4:15pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags
VIA Rail + Orléans Express	6:07am	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	8h 43m	2:50pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags
	12:00pm	Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building	5h 50m	5:50pm	Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois	No tags

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Compare 4 ways to go from Ottawa to Quebec City

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Quebec City. The journey takes about 4 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7carpool per day

4h 45mAverage Duration

235 milesDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$83 - $150	Average Duration6h	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$48 - $179	Average Duration6h 3m	CO₂ emissions 33kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$68 - $98	Average Duration7h 40m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$28 - $77	Average Duration4h 45m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Orléans Express

4.5/513,487 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi3.2

Users have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting comfortable seating and professional staff. The availability of plugs at each seat is appreciated, and many found their journeys smooth and on time. However, there were mentions of occasional delays in reaching final destinations and a lack of Wi-Fi access during trips.

Orléans Express Ottawa Quebec City recent customer reviews

Comfortable but arrived over an hour late at final destination. Also, we had to change buses in montreal. Supposedly 20 minutes between but actally 5.

Hazel C.

September 14, 2025

I love my expérience with orleans express,the driver was the very fine and on time during the trip. I recommend orleans express they are the best.

Mic K.

November 5, 2023

They lost my baggage at the previous station that I can’t find my baggage when I get off.And then I wait for more than one hour for my baggage

Yijie H.

October 2, 2023

Maheux

4.5/56,419 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi2.9

Based on 6419 reviews, the company was rated 4.4 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the cleanliness and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Maheux ticket prices on this trip start at $70

Autobus Maheux Ottawa Quebec City recent customer reviews

Very dissatisfied

Charles R.

October 26, 2024

The bus was new and clean but it was poor in Wi-Fi service

Danny C.

June 16, 2024

Megabus

3.5/52,618 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.1

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Where are the popular stops in Ottawa and Quebec City?

Stops in Ottawa

A - Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building

B - Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)

C - St-Laurent Station - 1300 St. Laurent Blvd

D - CHEO

E - Queen & Metcalfe

F - University of Ottawa

Stops in Quebec City

A - Sainte-Foy - Gare d'autocars, 3001 Chemin des Quatre-Bourgeois

B - Gare du Palais

C - Université Laval

D - Charest est & de la Couronne

E - Sainte-Foy - Place Laurier

F - Musée des Beaux-Arts

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Ottawa, CA to Quebec City by bus

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