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Compare bus and train for Ottawa, ON to Kingston, ON
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ottawa, ON to Kingston, ON among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 37m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, while a train costs an average of $61.
Distance: 90 miles (145 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$22 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 44m Average total duration 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Ottawa, ON to Kingston, ON
Compare the available ways to get from Ottawa, ON to Kingston, ON, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ottawa, ON to Kingston, ON:
A bus is $40 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ottawa, ON to Kingston, ON costing on average $61 (€51).
Other travel options to Kingston, ON take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 44m.
Tickets start at around $22 (€19) compared to roughly $27 (€22) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $5 (€4). The journey takes 2h 14m versus 1h 59m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Ottawa, ON to Kingston, ON
How to get from Ottawa, ON to Kingston, ON by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ottawa, ON to Kingston, ON is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
3:30 PM 2h20 Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON 5:50 PM Kingston, Union St / Alfred St, ON $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
3:30 PM 2h20 Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON 5:50 PM Kingston, Union St / Alfred St, ON $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus
1:15 PM 1h45 Ottawa, ON 3:00 PM Kingston, Kingslake Plaza (McDonald's bus parking), ON $21 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus
7:15 AM 2h20 Ottawa, ON 9:35 AM Kingston, Wellington St / Place D'Armes, ON $21 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
7:00 AM 2h35 Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON 9:35 AM Kingston, Wellington St / Place D'Armes, ON $21 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
11:40 PM 1h55 Ottawa, Hudson's Bay (Bayshore Shopping Centre), ON 1:35 AM Kingston, Wellington St / Place D'Armes, ON $21 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ottawa, ON to Kingston, ON:
A bus is $40 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ottawa, ON to Kingston, ON costing on average $61 (€51).
Other travel options to Kingston, ON take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 44m.
- Around 24 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ottawa, ON and Kingston, ON as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Ottawa station, Ottawa, ON and arrive in Kingston station, Kingston, ON.
- Buses mostly depart from Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON and arrive in Kingston, Wellington St / Place D'Armes, ON.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus to go to Kingston, ON by bus.
- Travel with Seajets to go to Kingston, ON by train.
- 24 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Seajets.
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