How far is Washington from Ottawa?

Washington and Ottawa are 455 miles (734 km) apart.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Washington to Ottawa leave from Dupont Circle and arrive at Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd). These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Washington to Ottawa from $96 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Washington to Ottawa on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:00pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	1d 1h	3:15pm	Terry Fox / Centrum	Cheapest
	Bus	3:00pm	Union Station	22h 35m	1:35pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:00pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	23h 35m	1:35pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags
	Bus	3:00pm	Union Station	1d	3:15pm	Terry Fox / Centrum	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:00pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	1d 6h	8:20pm	Ottawa	No tags

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Get from Washington to Ottawa

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 3 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $102, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

36bus per day

1d 3hAverage Duration

447 milesDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Washington and Ottawa?

Stops in Washington

A
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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B
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA

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

3.5/511,446 reviews

Staff4.2

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

3.5/587,396 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.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Washington, DC, US to Ottawa, CA by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/23

$187

11/24

$111

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$209

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$116

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$111

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$167

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The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Ottawa, CA was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $111

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

You can expect to pay from $111 to $257 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Ottawa, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $111 which is on 2025-11-28.