Ottawa to Washington by bus
Washington lies 733 km (455 mi) south of Ottawa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 13 h 24 min including stops, over roughly 894 km (556 mi) of road.
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| Ottawa | Washington | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 1 million | 689,545 |
| Elevation | 71 m (233 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
What changes when you arrive in Washington
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 Washington
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Staying in Washington
Our booking partner lists 1,105+ places to stay in Washington (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 752 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (358), and 34 are five-star. Across 255 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 260,731 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Washington from Ottawa?
733 km (455 mi) in a straight line, south of Ottawa; by road roughly 894 km (556 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ottawa to Washington by bus?
About 13 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ottawa and Washington?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Washington?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in Washington?
Our booking partner lists 1,105+ places to stay in Washington, 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.