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Trip Overview

The bus between Washington and Ottawa takes 16h 40m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Washington 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.

16h 40m
Duration
1,281 km
Distance
$462
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Washington to Ottawa bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Washington and Ottawa. The service departs Washington at 4:30 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Ottawa at 09:10:00. All services require a transfer at New York and take an average of 16h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Peter Pan Bus LinesTrailwaysOrléans Express16h 40m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Peter Pan Bus LinesTrailwaysOrléans Express16h 40m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Peter Pan Bus LinesTrailwaysOrléans Express16h 40m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Peter Pan Bus LinesTrailwaysOrléans Express16h 40m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Peter Pan Bus LinesTrailwaysOrléans Express16h 40m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Peter Pan Bus LinesTrailwaysOrléans Express16h 40m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Washington to Ottawa? 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: 1,281.2 km
  • Duration: 16h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Washington to Ottawa via New York and Montréal in around 17h 20m.

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