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Ottawa → Durham

Ottawa to Durham by bus

Durham lies 1,081 km (672 mi) south of Ottawa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 19 h 39 min including stops, over roughly 1,319 km (820 mi) of road.

OttawaDurham

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OttawaDurham
CountryCanadaUnited States
Population1 million257,636
Elevation71 m (233 ft)121 m (397 ft)
Time nowUTC-4 (America/Toronto)UTC-4 (America/New_York)

What changes when you arrive in Durham

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 Durham

BusbudIntercity coach tickets in North America, Europe and Latin America, including the regional Canadian carriers that sell nowhere else together.Find bus routes on Busbud (opens www.busbud.com in a new tab)
FlixBusThe widest single-brand network in Europe and North America, where it also operates Greyhound. Refunds come back as vouchers, not cash.Search coach routes on FlixBus (opens global.flixbus.com in a new tab)
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Staying in Durham

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Common questions

How far is Durham from Ottawa?

1,081 km (672 mi) in a straight line, south of Ottawa; by road roughly 1,319 km (820 mi).

How long does it take to get from Ottawa to Durham by bus?

About 19 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Ottawa and Durham?

No, both are on the same offset at the moment.

What currency do I need in Durham?

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.