Busbud recommends carpooling from Ottawa to Hamilton
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Hamilton. The journey takes about 5 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $53, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Users have highlighted the punctuality of the bus service, with departures consistently on time. The drivers are noted for their courteous demeanor. However, there is a common concern about limited legroom and cramped seating space, which some passengers found uncomfortable during their journey.
FlixBus Ottawa Hamilton recent customer reviews
This was terrible. Driver missed a stop. Sat on side of road idling . A 7 hour bus ride took 10 hours
1 out of 5 stars
Adam N.
small seats (I'm 5' tall and found it cramped, feel really bad for tall people), sketchy looking bus stops, but incredibly punctual about when the bus left, meaning it was never running late
3 out of 5 stars
Harmony W.
We switched buses and they even tell us why or explain anything well so it was confusing and weird.
Based on 16710 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the wifi. Rider Express ticket prices on this trip start at $35
FlixBus Ottawa Hamilton recent customer reviews
This was terrible. Driver missed a stop. Sat on side of road idling . A 7 hour bus ride took 10 hours
1 out of 5 stars
Adam N.
small seats (I'm 5' tall and found it cramped, feel really bad for tall people), sketchy looking bus stops, but incredibly punctual about when the bus left, meaning it was never running late
3 out of 5 stars
Harmony W.
We switched buses and they even tell us why or explain anything well so it was confusing and weird.
Based on 7488 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Ontario Northland ticket prices on this trip start at $120
FlixBus Ottawa Hamilton recent customer reviews
This was terrible. Driver missed a stop. Sat on side of road idling . A 7 hour bus ride took 10 hours
1 out of 5 stars
Adam N.
small seats (I'm 5' tall and found it cramped, feel really bad for tall people), sketchy looking bus stops, but incredibly punctual about when the bus left, meaning it was never running late
3 out of 5 stars
Harmony W.
We switched buses and they even tell us why or explain anything well so it was confusing and weird.
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Frequently asked questions for your trip Ottawa, CA - Hamilton, CA
What is the distance between Ottawa and Hamilton?
The distance between the two cities is 254 miles (409 km).
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
08/19
$51
08/20
$40
Today
$53
08/22
$44
08/23
$35
08/24
$39
08/25
$35
08/26
$28
The cheapest trip from Ottawa, CA to Hamilton, CA was searched and found on Aug 26, 2025 with a price of $28
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Ottawa, CA to Hamilton, CA, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $28 to $82 for a bus ticket from Ottawa, CA to Hamilton, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $28 which is on 2025-08-26.
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Did you know?
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
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What's the cheapest way to go from Ottawa, CA to Hamilton, CA?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
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Busbud recommends carpooling from Ottawa to Hamilton
The cheapest trip from Ottawa, CA to Hamilton, CA was searched and found on Aug 26, 2025 with a price of $28
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
