How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Ottawa?

The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Ottawa start from $102. The average price for this route is around $171. 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 Philadelphia to Ottawa?

The average bus trip duration from Philadelphia to Ottawa is 1d , covering a distance of 379 miles (611 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 17h 40m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Ottawa route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 49 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound .

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

The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Ottawa at 12:20am. And the latest bus departs at 10:30pm.

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

A bus trip from Philadelphia to Ottawa generates an estimated 15 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Philadelphia to Ottawa?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11638 reviews.

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Philadelphia to Ottawa?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Philadelphia to Ottawa from $140 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Ottawa on December 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 8h	6:35am	Terry Fox / Centrum	Cheapest
	Bus	5:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	19h 25m	1:10pm	Bayshore Mall-Ottawa	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:20am	199 Spring Garden St.	21h 25m	5:45am	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags
	Bus	3:35am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 2h	5:45am	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:20pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 3h	3:30pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 1:45 PM EST.

Get from Philadelphia to Ottawa

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $102, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

49bus per day

1d Average Duration

379 milesDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Ottawa?

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
Visit page
B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Visit page
C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

Stops in Ottawa

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

3.5/511,684 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,444 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Philadelphia Ottawa recent customer reviews

2 driver from new york to Montreal was very late n and when made that break stop in Albany we was there for like 1hour and 10minutes Santiago Sanchez

Jean P.

May 31, 2018

The workers are Nice And friendly. The buses are comfortable

Mariama Sira S.

August 18, 2018

CA bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Ottawa, 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 Philadelphia to Ottawa?
The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Ottawa start from $102. The average price for this route is around $171. 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 Philadelphia to Ottawa?
The average bus trip duration from Philadelphia to Ottawa is 1d , covering a distance of 379 miles (611 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 17h 40m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Ottawa route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 49 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Philadelphia to Ottawa?
The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Ottawa at 12:20am. And the latest bus departs at 10:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to Ottawa?
A bus trip from Philadelphia to Ottawa generates an estimated 15 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Philadelphia to Ottawa?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11638 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Ottawa?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Philadelphia to Ottawa?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Philadelphia to Ottawa?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 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

12/19

$145

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12/22

$163

12/23

$140

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$163

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$142

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The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Ottawa, CA was searched and found on Dec 23, 2025 with a price of $140

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

You can expect to pay from $140 to $251 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Ottawa, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $140 which is on 2025-12-23.