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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ottawa and Washington takes 16h 26m and the fastest bus takes 15h 40m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Ottawa to Washington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

16h 26m
Duration
789 mi
Distance
$321
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Ottawa to Washington bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Ottawa and Washington. The service departs Ottawa at 7:30 PM in the evening, which arrives into Washington at 11:10:00. All services require a transfer at Montreal and take an average of 16h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Orléans ExpressTrailwaysPeter Pan Bus Lines15h 40m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Orléans ExpressTrailwaysPeter Pan Bus Lines16h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Orléans ExpressTrailwaysPeter Pan Bus Lines16h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Orléans ExpressTrailwaysPeter Pan Bus Lines16h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Orléans ExpressTrailwaysPeter Pan Bus Lines16h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Orléans ExpressTrailwaysPeter Pan Bus Lines15h 40m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ottawa to Washington? 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: 788.5 mi
  • Duration: 16h 26m

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Washington, DC, USA?

You can take a bus from Ottawa to Washington via Montreal and New York in around 16h 43m.

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