Bus from Ottawa, ON to Hamilton, ON from $27

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Compare all timetables for the bus from Ottawa, ON to Hamilton, ON

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Ottawa, ON to Hamilton, ON from various bus operators like FlixBus or Rider Express for the next days.

today
from $32
tomorrow
Wednesday
from $35
Thursday
from $31
Friday
from $31
Saturday
from $32
Sunday
from $36

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 8h 0m 4:30 PM Ottawa, ON Train Station 12:30 AM Hamilton, ON McMaster University  Economy $32
FlixBus 8h 20m 11:40 AM Ottawa, ON Gloucester Centre Bus Stop 8:00 PM Hamilton, ON McMaster University  Economy $33
FlixBus 8h 0m 12:00 PM Ottawa, ON Train Station 8:00 PM Hamilton, ON McMaster University  Economy $33
Rider Express 8h 40m 8:50 AM Ottawa, ON St. Laurent Bus Station 5:30 PM Hamilton, ON Confederation Walmart Platform 1 Bus Stop  Basic $33
Rider Express 9h 26m 11:59 PM Ottawa, ON St. Laurent Bus Station 9:25 AM Hamilton, ON Confederation Walmart Platform 1 Bus Stop  Basic $33

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 8h 20m 11:40 AM Ottawa, ON Iris Street 8:00 PM Hamilton, ON McMaster University  Economy $35
FlixBus 8h 0m 12:00 PM Ottawa, ON Train Station 8:00 PM Hamilton, ON McMaster University  Economy $35
FlixBus 9h 20m 11:40 PM Ottawa, ON Iris Street 9:00 AM Hamilton, ON McMaster University  Economy $37
FlixBus 9h 1m 11:59 PM Ottawa, ON Train Station 9:00 AM Hamilton, ON McMaster University  Economy $37
FlixBus 12h 35m 11:40 PM Ottawa, ON Iris Street 12:15 PM Hamilton, ON Hamilton (King at Dundurn) Bus Station  Economy $37
  • Did you know that if you travel from Ottawa, ON to Hamilton, ON via Toronto, ON, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      7h 15m
      0
      12:45 PM
      Ottawa, ON
      Train Station
      5:25 PM
      Toronto, ON
      Scarborough Town Center
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $20
      • Waiting Time 1h 35m
    • Busbud
      1h 0m
      0
      7:00 PM
      Toronto, ON
      Union Station Bus Terminal
      8:00 PM
      Hamilton, ON
      McMaster University
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $7
    Travel Time is 0h 45m shorter, and you will save $7

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 8h 0m 4:30 PM Ottawa, ON Train Station 12:30 AM Hamilton, ON McMaster University  Economy $31
FlixBus 9h 0m 11:00 AM Ottawa, ON Train Station 8:00 PM Hamilton, ON McMaster University  Economy $37
FlixBus 7h 55m 7:40 AM Ottawa, ON Gloucester Centre Bus Stop 3:35 PM Hamilton, ON McMaster University  Economy $46
Rider Express 8h 40m 8:50 AM Ottawa, ON St. Laurent Bus Station 5:30 PM Hamilton, ON Confederation Walmart Platform 1 Bus Stop  Basic $46
  • Did you know that if you travel from Ottawa, ON to Hamilton, ON via Toronto, ON, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      7h 15m
      0
      12:45 PM
      Ottawa, ON
      Train Station
      5:25 PM
      Toronto, ON
      Scarborough Town Center
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $20
      • Waiting Time 1h 35m
    • Busbud
      1h 0m
      0
      7:00 PM
      Toronto, ON
      Union Station Bus Terminal
      8:00 PM
      Hamilton, ON
      McMaster University
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $7
    Travel Time is 0h 40m shorter, and you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 9h 30m 7:00 AM Ottawa, ON Train Station 4:30 PM Hamilton, ON Hamilton (King at Dundurn) Bus Station  Economy $31
FlixBus 7h 40m 12:45 PM Ottawa, ON Train Station 8:25 PM Hamilton, ON McMaster University  Economy $31
FlixBus 8h 20m 4:30 PM Ottawa, ON Train Station 12:50 AM Hamilton, ON McMaster University  Economy $31
Rider Express 9h 26m 11:59 PM Ottawa, ON St. Laurent Bus Station 9:25 AM Hamilton, ON Confederation Walmart Platform 1 Bus Stop  Basic $44
Rider Express 8h 40m 8:50 AM Ottawa, ON St. Laurent Bus Station 5:30 PM Hamilton, ON Confederation Walmart Platform 1 Bus Stop  Basic $47
  • Did you know that if you travel from Ottawa, ON to Hamilton, ON via Toronto, ON, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      6h 30m
      0
      1:30 PM
      Ottawa, ON
      Train Station
      6:10 PM
      Toronto, ON
      Scarborough Town Center
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $20
      • Waiting Time 0h 50m
    • Busbud
      1h 0m
      0
      7:00 PM
      Toronto, ON
      Union Station Bus Terminal
      8:00 PM
      Hamilton, ON
      McMaster University
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $7
    Travel Time is 1h 10m shorter, and you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 9h 40m 7:00 AM Ottawa, ON Train Station 4:40 PM Hamilton, ON Hamilton (King at Dundurn) Bus Station  Economy $32
FlixBus 8h 0m 4:30 PM Ottawa, ON Train Station 12:30 AM Hamilton, ON McMaster University  Economy $32
FlixBus 8h 45m 9:40 AM Ottawa, ON Iris Street 6:25 PM Hamilton, ON McMaster University  Economy $36
FlixBus 8h 20m 11:40 AM Ottawa, ON Iris Street 8:00 PM Hamilton, ON McMaster University  Economy $37
FlixBus 8h 25m 10:00 AM Ottawa, ON Train Station 6:25 PM Hamilton, ON McMaster University  Economy $37
  • Did you know that if you travel from Ottawa, ON to Hamilton, ON via Toronto, ON, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      6h 30m
      0
      1:30 PM
      Ottawa, ON
      Train Station
      6:10 PM
      Toronto, ON
      Scarborough Town Center
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $20
      • Waiting Time 0h 50m
    • Busbud
      1h 0m
      0
      7:00 PM
      Toronto, ON
      Union Station Bus Terminal
      8:00 PM
      Hamilton, ON
      McMaster University
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $7
    Travel Time is 1h 30m shorter, and you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 8h 0m 4:30 PM Ottawa, ON Train Station 12:30 AM Hamilton, ON McMaster University  Economy $36
FlixBus 8h 20m 11:40 AM Ottawa, ON Iris Street 8:00 PM Hamilton, ON McMaster University  Economy $38
FlixBus 8h 0m 12:00 PM Ottawa, ON Train Station 8:00 PM Hamilton, ON McMaster University  Economy $39
FlixBus 9h 40m 7:00 AM Ottawa, ON Train Station 4:40 PM Hamilton, ON Hamilton (King at Dundurn) Bus Station  Economy $48
FlixBus 8h 45m 9:40 AM Ottawa, ON Iris Street 6:25 PM Hamilton, ON McMaster University  Economy $49
  • Did you know that if you travel from Ottawa, ON to Hamilton, ON via Toronto, ON, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      6h 30m
      0
      1:30 PM
      Ottawa, ON
      Train Station
      6:10 PM
      Toronto, ON
      Scarborough Town Center
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $20
      • Waiting Time 0h 50m
    • Busbud
      1h 0m
      0
      7:00 PM
      Toronto, ON
      Union Station Bus Terminal
      8:00 PM
      Hamilton, ON
      McMaster University
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $7
    Travel Time is 1h 30m shorter, and you will save $8

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Ottawa, ON to Hamilton, ON is $27 on 9/10/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Ottawa, ON and Hamilton, ON

See here how frequent the connections between Ottawa, ON and Hamilton, ON are, during different times and days of the week.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 29 daily buses from Ottawa, ON to Hamilton, ON. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 9 daily coaches between Ottawa, ON and Hamilton, ON.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 48 buses from Ottawa, ON to Hamilton, ON, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Ottawa, ON and Hamilton, ON, with 14 offers.

Facts about the bus from Ottawa, ON to Hamilton, ON

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Rider Express that travel 16 times every day by bus from Ottawa, ON to Hamilton, ON in one click! Book your bus ticket from Ottawa, ON to Hamilton, ON starting from $27!

Cheapest Bus $27
Fastest Bus 7h 16m
Earliest Bus 7:40 AM
Latest Bus 11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes 16 Ø
Distance 255.5 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus and Rider Express

Cheapest bus connections from Ottawa, ON to Hamilton, ON

Every day, 16 buses from 2 bus companies leave Ottawa, ON for Hamilton, ON: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/18/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 08/17
Monday 08/18
$32
Tuesday 08/19
Wednesday 08/20
$35
Thursday 08/21
$31
Friday 08/22
$31
Saturday 08/23
$32
Sunday 08/24
$36
Monday 08/25
Tuesday 08/26
$30
Wednesday 08/27
Thursday 08/28
$38
Friday 08/29
$44
Saturday 08/30
$44
Sunday 08/31
$37
Monday 09/01
$41
Tuesday 09/02
$40
Wednesday 09/03
$30
Thursday 09/04
$33
Friday 09/05
$37
Saturday 09/06
Sunday 09/07
Monday 09/08
Tuesday 09/09
Wednesday 09/10
$27
Thursday 09/11
Friday 09/12
Saturday 09/13

The cheapest time to travel from Ottawa, ON to Hamilton, ON

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Ottawa, ON to Hamilton, ON, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $27, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Ottawa, ON to Hamilton, ON. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $36.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Ottawa, ON to Hamilton, ON, with $31. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $33.

How to save money travelling from Ottawa, ON to Hamilton, ON

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Ottawa, ON to Hamilton, ON in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Ottawa, ON to Hamilton, ON, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Ottawa, ON to Hamilton, ON are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Ottawa, ON to Hamilton, ON

These are the most booked bus companies between Ottawa, ON to Hamilton, ON from our users.

FlixBus from Ottawa, ON to Hamilton, ON

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Ottawa, ON to Hamilton, ON:

Cheapest Price $31
Fastest Bus 7h 16m
Earliest Bus 7:40 AM
Last Bus 11:59 PM
Daily Connections 15 Ø
Found on 8/12/2025

Rider Express from Ottawa, ON to Hamilton, ON

Rider Express

Here you will find the key facts about the Rider Express bus route Ottawa, ON to Hamilton, ON:

Cheapest Price $33
Fastest Bus 8h 40m
Earliest Bus 8:50 AM
Last Bus 11:59 PM
Daily Connections 1 Ø
Found on 8/12/2025

All bus stations and stops in Ottawa, ON and Hamilton, ON

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Ottawa, ON and Hamilton, ON.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Ottawa, ON to Hamilton, ON

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Ottawa, ON to Hamilton, ON? Or which bus companies serve the route Ottawa, ON to Hamilton, ON? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Ottawa, ON to Hamilton, ON bus

How much does a Ottawa, ON Hamilton, ON bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $27 and takes 9h 30m to reach Hamilton, ON. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Ottawa, ON to Hamilton, ON?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $27 and $99. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Hamilton, ON.

On average, how many connections are available from Ottawa, ON to Hamilton, ON each day?

Every day, the Ottawa, ON to Hamilton, ON bus route is served by approximately 16 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Ottawa, ON to Hamilton, ON take?

The fastest bus from Ottawa, ON to Hamilton, ON is offered by FlixBus and takes 7h 16m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $54. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Ottawa, ON to Hamilton, ON?

The earliest bus arriving in Hamilton, ON from Ottawa, ON starts at 7:40 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Ottawa, ON to Hamilton, ON?

The latest bus trip departing from Ottawa, ON for Hamilton, ON starts at 11:59 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Ottawa, ON Hamilton, ON route?

When traveling by bus from Ottawa, ON to Hamilton, ON, passengers can travel with FlixBus and Rider Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Ottawa, ON and Hamilton, ON?

You can check all the direct connections between Ottawa, ON and Hamilton, ON by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and Rider Express.

What can I take with me on the Ottawa, ON to Hamilton, ON bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Ottawa, ON Hamilton, ON bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Ottawa, ON Hamilton, ON bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Ottawa, ON to Hamilton, ON on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Ottawa, ON to Hamilton, ON

Basic
Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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