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National Gallery of Canada
Canada’s flagship art museum, known for its major Canadian, Indigenous, and international collections and its striking glass-and-granite architecture.
Cheapest price
$127
Average price
$127
Fastest journey
1 d 1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 d 1 h 10 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
723 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from New Carrollton, MD to Ottawa, ON is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New Carrollton, MD to Ottawa, ON will cost around $127 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $127.
Of the 1 buses that leave New Carrollton, MD for Ottawa, ON on Thu, May 28, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 28 the direct buses cover the 723 km distance in an average of 1 d 1 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 1 h 10 m .
On Thu, May 28 the slowest buses will take 1 d 1 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from New Carrollton, MD to Ottawa, ON among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $127. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 7h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $127, and a flight costs an average of $486.
Distance: 449 miles (723 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$127 Average price Cheapest | $547 Average price | $138 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
25h 40m Average total duration 25h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 35m Average total duration Fastest 7h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from New Carrollton, MD to Ottawa, ON:
A bus is $420 (€339) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New Carrollton, MD to Ottawa, ON costing on average $547 (€441).
Other travel options to Ottawa, ON take longer:
Bus takes on average 25h 10m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 25h10 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $127 |
Operator Prince George's TheBus | Departure Time 01:31PM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 19h39 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $317 |
Operator Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | Departure Time 01:36PM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 19h34 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $319 |
The table below shows live departures for New Carrollton, MD to Ottawa, ON buses for tomorrow, Thursday, May 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:50 AM New Carrollton, MD | 25h10 | 10:00 AM Ottawa, ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from New Carrollton, MD to Ottawa, ON run on average 9 times per day, taking around 25h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $127 (€102) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 08:50, the last at 08:50. The fastest bus covers the 449 miles (723 km) distance in 25h 10m.
Distance 449 miles (723 km) |
Average bus duration 25h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $127 (€102) |
Buses per day 9 |
Fastest bus 25h 10m |
First bus 8:50 AM |
Last bus 8:50 AM |
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A scenic walking and cycling route along the canal, especially popular for skyline views, seasonal colors, and winter skating access.
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Moderate by Canadian standards. Dining is manageable, but hotels and downtown attractions can raise daily costs.
Tip 15-20% at restaurants before tax. Tip bartenders CAD 1-2 per drink, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff or delivery drivers modestly.
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