Minneapolis to Ottawa by bus
Ottawa lies 1,375 km (854 mi) east of Minneapolis, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 24 h 55 min including stops, over roughly 1,677 km (1,042 mi) of road.
| Minneapolis | Ottawa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Population | 410,939 | 1 million |
| Elevation | 262 m (860 ft) | 71 m (233 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
Clocks in Ottawa are 1 h ahead of Minneapolis right now, so a 24 h 55 min journey lands 25 h 55 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ottawa
Crossing from United States into Canada: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (CAD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book buses from Minneapolis to Ottawa
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Staying in Ottawa
Our booking partner lists 225 places to stay in Ottawa. Of the 118 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (57), and 1 are five-star. Across 106 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 134,689 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Ottawa from Minneapolis?
1,375 km (854 mi) in a straight line, east of Minneapolis; by road roughly 1,677 km (1,042 mi).
How long does it take to get from Minneapolis to Ottawa by bus?
About 24 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Minneapolis and Ottawa?
Ottawa is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Toronto against America/Chicago).
What currency do I need in Ottawa?
The Dollar (CAD).
Where can I stay in Ottawa?
Our booking partner lists 225 places to stay in Ottawa, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.