Ottawa to Kingston by bus
Kingston lies 145 km (90 mi) south-west of Ottawa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 2 h 51 min including stops, over roughly 177 km (110 mi) of road.
| Ottawa | Kingston | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 1 million | 132,485 |
| Elevation | 71 m (233 ft) | 83 m (272 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
Where to book buses from Ottawa to Kingston
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Staying in Kingston
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Common questions
How far is Kingston from Ottawa?
145 km (90 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Ottawa; by road roughly 177 km (110 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ottawa to Kingston by bus?
About 2 h 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ottawa and Kingston?
No, both are on America/Toronto at the moment.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.