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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
$48
Average price
$59
Fastest journey
8 h 30 m
Average duration
8 h 46 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
371 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Niagara Falls, ON 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 Niagara Falls, ON to Ottawa, ON will cost around $59 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $48.
Of the 17 buses that leave Niagara Falls, ON for Ottawa, ON on Thu, May 28, 3 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 371 km distance in an average of 8 h 46 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 30 m .
On Thu, May 28 the slowest buses will take 9 h 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.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Niagara Falls, ON to Ottawa, ON among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a flight costs an average of $59.
Distance: 230 miles (371 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$61 Average price Cheapest | $246 Average price | $189 Average price | $127 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 9m Average total duration 7h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 18h 6m Average total duration 17h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Niagara Falls, ON to Ottawa, ON:
A bus is $129 (€104) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Niagara Falls, ON to Ottawa, ON costing on average $189 (€153).
A bus is $185 (€150) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Niagara Falls, ON to Ottawa, ON costing on average $246 (€199).
Other travel options to Ottawa, ON take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 39m.
Train takes on average 17h 36m.
Tickets start at around $61 (€49) compared to roughly $127 (€103) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $67 (€54). The journey takes 7h 39m versus 5h 29m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 15h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 17h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 9h14 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $82 |
The table below shows live departures for Niagara Falls, ON 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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FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:50 AM Niagara Falls, Table Rock Centre Station, ON | 8h30 | 1:20 PM Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 AM Niagara Falls, Upper Rpds Rd (Rapidsview Bus Parking), ON | 9h00 | 3:30 PM Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 AM Niagara Falls, Upper Rpds Rd (Rapidsview Bus Parking), ON | 10h30 | 5:00 PM Ottawa, Hudson's Bay (Bayshore Shopping Centre), ON | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:40 AM Niagara Falls, Table Rock Centre Station, ON | 13h40 | 8:20 PM Ottawa, Gloucester Centre, ON | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:40 AM Niagara Falls, Table Rock Centre Station, ON | 8h50 | 3:30 PM Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:40 AM Niagara Falls, Table Rock Centre Station, ON | 10h20 | 5:00 PM Ottawa, Hudson's Bay (Bayshore Shopping Centre), ON | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 AM Niagara Falls, Upper Rpds Rd (Rapidsview Bus Parking), ON | 9h05 | 8:05 PM Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 AM Niagara Falls, Upper Rpds Rd (Rapidsview Bus Parking), ON | 9h20 | 8:20 PM Ottawa, Gloucester Centre, ON | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 AM Niagara Falls, Upper Rpds Rd (Rapidsview Bus Parking), ON | 11h10 | 10:40 PM Ottawa, Hudson's Bay (Bayshore Shopping Centre), ON | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 AM Niagara Falls, Upper Rpds Rd (Rapidsview Bus Parking), ON | 10h20 | 9:50 PM Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 AM Niagara Falls, Upper Rpds Rd (Rapidsview Bus Parking), ON | 10h35 | 10:05 PM Ottawa, Gloucester Centre, ON | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:45 PM Niagara Falls, Upper Rpds Rd (Rapidsview Bus Parking), ON | 9h14 | 11:59 PM Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:45 PM Niagara Falls, Upper Rpds Rd (Rapidsview Bus Parking), ON | 9h30 | 12:15 AM Ottawa, Gloucester Centre, ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:45 PM Niagara Falls, Upper Rpds Rd (Rapidsview Bus Parking), ON | 8h55 | 11:40 PM Ottawa, Hudson's Bay (Bayshore Shopping Centre), ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Niagara Falls, ON to Ottawa, ON run on average 12 times per day, taking around 7h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $40 (€32) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 230 miles (371 km) distance in 8h 35m.
Distance 230 miles (371 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 (€32) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 8h 35m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
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