Thunder Bay to Ottawa by bus
Ottawa lies 1,080 km (671 mi) east of Thunder Bay, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 19 h 37 min including stops, over roughly 1,317 km (818 mi) of road.
| Thunder Bay | Ottawa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 108,843 | 1 million |
| Elevation | 188 m (617 ft) | 71 m (233 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
Where to book buses from Thunder Bay 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 Thunder Bay?
1,080 km (671 mi) in a straight line, east of Thunder Bay; by road roughly 1,317 km (818 mi).
How long does it take to get from Thunder Bay to Ottawa by bus?
About 19 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Thunder Bay and Ottawa?
No, both are on America/Toronto at the moment.
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.