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Royal Ontario Museum
Canada’s largest museum, known for world cultures, natural history, and major special exhibitions in a landmark modern-and-historic building.
Cheapest price
$42
Average price
$51
Fastest journey
4 h 40 m
Average duration
4 h 49 m
Buses per day
44
Distance
351 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ottawa, ON to Toronto, ON is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ottawa, ON to Toronto, ON will cost around $51 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $42.
Of the 44 buses that leave Ottawa, ON for Toronto, ON on Wed, May 27, 44 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct buses cover the 351 km distance in an average of 4 h 49 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 40 m .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest buses will take 4 h 55 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.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ottawa, ON to Toronto, ON among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $53.
Distance: 218 miles (351 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$39 Average price Cheapest | $110 Average price | $320 Average price | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 39m Average total duration 5h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Ottawa, ON to Toronto, ON:
A bus is $71 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ottawa, ON to Toronto, ON costing on average $110 (€88).
A bus is $281 (€227) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ottawa, ON to Toronto, ON costing on average $320 (€258).
Other travel options to Toronto, ON take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 55m.
Bus takes on average 5h 9m.
Tickets start at around $39 (€31) compared to roughly $63 (€51) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $24 (€19). The journey takes 5h 9m versus 4h 28m 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, Infobus, Orléans Express.
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 Infobus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 5h46 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
The table below shows live departures for Ottawa, ON to Toronto, ON buses for today, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 3:30 PM Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON | 5h25 | 8:55 PM Toronto, Union Station Bus Terminal, ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:30 PM Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON | 5h00 | 8:30 PM Toronto, Town Centre Court (Scarborough), ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 3:50 PM Ottawa, ON | 5h40 | 9:30 PM Toronto, ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 PM Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON | 5h40 | 11:10 PM Toronto, Union Station Bus Terminal, ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 PM Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON | 5h15 | 10:45 PM Toronto, Town Centre Court (Scarborough), ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 5:30 PM Ottawa, ON | 5h10 | 10:40 PM Toronto, ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:10 PM Ottawa, Gloucester Centre, ON | 6h20 | 2:30 AM Mississauga, Pearson International Airport (Terminal 1 - Ground Level P4), ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:10 PM Ottawa, Gloucester Centre, ON | 5h15 | 1:25 AM Toronto, Town Centre Court (Scarborough), ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:10 PM Ottawa, Gloucester Centre, ON | 5h40 | 1:50 AM Toronto, Union Station Bus Terminal, ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 PM Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON | 5h20 | 1:50 AM Toronto, Union Station Bus Terminal, ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 PM Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON | 6h00 | 2:30 AM Mississauga, Pearson International Airport (Terminal 1 - Ground Level P4), ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 PM Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON | 4h55 | 1:25 AM Toronto, Town Centre Court (Scarborough), ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:40 PM Ottawa, Gloucester Centre, ON | 5h40 | 4:20 AM Toronto, Town Centre Court (Scarborough), ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:40 PM Ottawa, Gloucester Centre, ON | 6h45 | 5:25 AM Mississauga, Pearson International Airport (Terminal 1 - Ground Level P4), ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:40 PM Ottawa, Gloucester Centre, ON | 6h10 | 4:50 AM Toronto, Union Station Bus Terminal, ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 PM Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON | 5h50 | 4:50 AM Toronto, Union Station Bus Terminal, ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 PM Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON | 5h20 | 4:20 AM Toronto, Town Centre Court (Scarborough), ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 PM Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON | 6h25 | 5:25 AM Mississauga, Pearson International Airport (Terminal 1 - Ground Level P4), ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:25 PM Ottawa, Hudson's Bay (Bayshore Shopping Centre), ON | 5h25 | 4:50 AM Toronto, Union Station Bus Terminal, ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:25 PM Ottawa, Hudson's Bay (Bayshore Shopping Centre), ON | 4h55 | 4:20 AM Toronto, Town Centre Court (Scarborough), ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:25 PM Ottawa, Hudson's Bay (Bayshore Shopping Centre), ON | 6h00 | 5:25 AM Mississauga, Pearson International Airport (Terminal 1 - Ground Level P4), ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 6:00 AM Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON | 5h30 | 11:30 AM Toronto, Union Station Bus Terminal, ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 AM Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON | 4h55 | 10:55 AM Toronto, Town Centre Court (Scarborough), ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:40 AM Ottawa, Gloucester Centre, ON | 6h25 | 2:05 PM Toronto, Union Station Bus Terminal, ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:40 AM Ottawa, Gloucester Centre, ON | 5h40 | 1:20 PM Toronto, Town Centre Court (Scarborough), ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON | 6h05 | 2:05 PM Toronto, Union Station Bus Terminal, ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON | 5h20 | 1:20 PM Toronto, Town Centre Court (Scarborough), ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 8:50 AM Ottawa, ON | 5h10 | 2:00 PM Toronto, ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:40 AM Ottawa, Gloucester Centre, ON | 5h05 | 2:45 PM Toronto, Town Centre Court (Scarborough), ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:40 AM Ottawa, Gloucester Centre, ON | 7h10 | 4:50 PM Mississauga, Pearson International Airport (Terminal 1 - Ground Level P4), ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:40 AM Ottawa, Gloucester Centre, ON | 6h10 | 3:50 PM Toronto, Union Station Bus Terminal, ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON | 4h45 | 2:45 PM Toronto, Town Centre Court (Scarborough), ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON | 6h50 | 4:50 PM Mississauga, Pearson International Airport (Terminal 1 - Ground Level P4), ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON | 5h50 | 3:50 PM Toronto, Union Station Bus Terminal, ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON | 7h45 | 6:45 PM Mississauga, Pearson International Airport (Terminal 1 - Ground Level P4), ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON | 6h50 | 5:50 PM Toronto, Union Station Bus Terminal, ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON | 5h50 | 4:50 PM Toronto, Town Centre Court (Scarborough), ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 11:00 AM Ottawa, ON | 5h30 | 4:30 PM Toronto, ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:40 AM Ottawa, Gloucester Centre, ON | 5h30 | 5:10 PM Toronto, Town Centre Court (Scarborough), ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:40 AM Ottawa, Gloucester Centre, ON | 6h30 | 6:10 PM Toronto, Union Station Bus Terminal, ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:00 PM Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON | 5h10 | 5:10 PM Toronto, Town Centre Court (Scarborough), ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:00 PM Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON | 6h10 | 6:10 PM Toronto, Union Station Bus Terminal, ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 PM Ottawa, Hudson's Bay (Bayshore Shopping Centre), ON | 4h40 | 5:10 PM Toronto, Town Centre Court (Scarborough), ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 PM Ottawa, Hudson's Bay (Bayshore Shopping Centre), ON | 5h40 | 6:10 PM Toronto, Union Station Bus Terminal, ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 PM Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON | 5h30 | 6:15 PM Toronto, Yorkdale (TTC Passenger Pick-up), ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 PM Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON | 4h55 | 5:40 PM Toronto, Town Centre Court (Scarborough), ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 PM Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON | 5h55 | 6:40 PM Mississauga, Pearson International Airport (Terminal 1 - Ground Level P4), ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 PM Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON | 4h50 | 6:20 PM Toronto, Town Centre Court (Scarborough), ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 PM Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON | 5h30 | 7:00 PM Toronto, Union Station Bus Terminal, ON | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Ottawa, ON to Toronto, ON run on average 50 times per day, taking around 5h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) if you book in advance.
There are 50 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 218 miles (351 km) distance in 4h 40m.
Distance 218 miles (351 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Buses per day 50 |
Direct buses 50 |
Fastest bus 4h 40m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 42 days |
Discover the best of Toronto — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Toronto trip today.
Canada’s largest museum, known for world cultures, natural history, and major special exhibitions in a landmark modern-and-historic building.
One of North America’s leading art museums, with strong Canadian, Indigenous, European, and contemporary collections in a redesigned Frank Gehry space.
A historic castle museum with period rooms, tunnels, and city views. Popular for architecture, photography, and themed seasonal events.
One of Toronto’s most atmospheric walking areas, known for cobblestone streets, heritage buildings, public art, and strong photo appeal.
A colorful, eclectic neighborhood loved for street life, murals, vintage shops, and independent character. Popular with locals and visitors.
Toronto’s central civic square, famous for the illuminated Toronto sign, City Hall backdrop, events, and winter skating.
Toronto’s signature sandwich of cured, cornmeal-crusted back bacon on a bun, famously associated with St. Lawrence Market.
A classic Ontario dessert with a flaky pastry shell filled with buttery, sugary syrup, sometimes with raisins or pecans.
A Canadian comfort dish of fries topped with cheese curds and hot gravy, widely loved in Toronto in both classic and modern versions.
Historic market known for classic Toronto foods, especially peameal bacon sandwiches, baked goods, and long-standing local vendors.
Popular downtown restaurant specializing in Northern Thai dishes in a lively, energetic setting.
Well-regarded Canadian restaurant offering seasonal dishes, house-made charcuterie, and a warm bistro atmosphere.
Prices are high by North American standards, especially hotels and dining, but transit and casual food are manageable.
Tip 15-20% at restaurants and for delivery. Round up or tip 10% for taxis. Tip bartenders CAD 1-2 per drink. Not expected at fast food spots.
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