Ottawa to Cary by bus
Cary lies 1,101 km (684 mi) south of Ottawa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 20 h including stops, over roughly 1,343 km (834 mi) of road.
| Ottawa | Cary | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 1 million | 159,769 |
| Elevation | 71 m (233 ft) | 152 m (499 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
What changes when you arrive in Cary
Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book buses from Ottawa to Cary
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Staying in Cary
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Book a hotel in Cary
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Common questions
How far is Cary from Ottawa?
1,101 km (684 mi) in a straight line, south of Ottawa; by road roughly 1,343 km (834 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ottawa to Cary by bus?
About 20 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ottawa and Cary?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Cary?
The Dollar (USD).
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.