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Ottawa to Ithaca buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ottawa and Ithaca takes 21h 21m and the fastest bus takes 13h 59m. The bus runs, on average, 2 times per week from Ottawa to Ithaca. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

21h 21m
Duration
549 mi
Distance
$118
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Ottawa to Ithaca bus times

Buses run twice a week between Ottawa and Ithaca. The earliest departure is at 10:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ottawa is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Ithaca at 11:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Montreal and take an average of 21h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Orléans ExpressFlixbus USAFlixbus USA13h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Orléans ExpressFlixbus USAFlixbus USA28h 44m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ottawa to Ithaca? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 549.2 mi
  • Duration: 21h 21m

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Ithaca, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Ottawa to Ithaca via Montreal and Albany in around 13h 49m.

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