The average bus between Washington DC and Ottawa takes 15h 46m and the fastest bus takes 15h 40m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Washington DC to Ottawa. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 6 times a week between Washington DC and Ottawa. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 6:50 AM which arrives into Ottawa at 10:30 PM. All services require a transfer at 13 St NW+G St NW and take an average of 15h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Washington DC station and arriving at Ottawa station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 46m.
Washington DC to Ottawa bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington DC to Ottawa bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Ottawa station.
The distance between Washington DC and Ottawa is 732.9 km. The road distance is 1,048 km.
You can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Ottawa via 13 St NW+G St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, and Newark Penn Station in around 15h 10m.
