How to get from Main / Bower to Carleton University by bus and light rail?

From Main / Bower to Carleton University by bus and light rail

To get from Main / Bower to Carleton University in Ottawa, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 5 bus from Main / Beckwith station to Hawthorne / Colonel by station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 85 bus and finally take the 2 light rail from Dow's Lake ~ Lac Dow station to Carleton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Main / Bower may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Carleton University on the Moovit app.

28min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 55
Bus - 8585
Light Rail - 22
Walk to Carleton University
Leaves from Main / Beckwith

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main / Beckwith
    ID 7642
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Waller
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hawthorne / Colonel by
    ID 7633
    4 min
  • 4
    Bus - 8585
    Wait for bus
    85
    Bayshore
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dow's Lake ~ Lac Dow
    ID 3061
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Dow's Lake ~ Lac Dow
    ID 3061
    190 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - 22
    Wait for light rail
    2
    Limebank
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Carleton
    ID 3062
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Carleton University
    Walk to
    Carleton University
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Main / Bower to Carleton University by bus

To get from Main / Bower to Carleton University in Ottawa, take the 18 bus from Main / Bower station to Bank / Riverdale station. Next, take the 48 bus from Bank / Riverdale station to Carleton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 27 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Main / Bower may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Carleton University on the Moovit app.

27min
Bus - 1818
Bus - 4848
Walk to Carleton University
Leaves from Main / Bower

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Main / Bower
  • 2
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Billings Bridge
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bank / Riverdale
    ID 3325
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bank / Riverdale
    ID 6741
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4848
    Wait for bus
    48
    Carleton
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carleton
    ID 3062
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Carleton University
    Walk to
    Carleton University
    80 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Main / Bower to Carleton University

The distance between Main / Bower, Ottawa and Carleton University, Ottawa is approximately 6.72 km, which can typically be travelled in 28 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Main / Bower to Carleton University by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ottawa – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Main / Bower to Carleton University

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Main / Bower to Carleton University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Main / Bower) and destination (Carleton University), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and light rail, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and light rail schedules.

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From Main / Bower to Carleton University by bus

To get from Main / Bower to Carleton University in Ottawa, take the 18 bus from Main / Bower station to Bank / Riverdale station. Next, take the 48 bus from Bank / Riverdale station to Carleton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 27 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Main / Bower may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Carleton University on the Moovit app.

27min
Bus - 1818
Bus - 4848
Walk to Carleton University
Leaves from Main / Bower

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Main / Bower
  • 2
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Billings Bridge
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bank / Riverdale
    ID 3325
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bank / Riverdale
    ID 6741
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4848
    Wait for bus
    48
    Carleton
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carleton
    ID 3062
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Carleton University
    Walk to
    Carleton University
    80 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Main / Bower to Carleton University?

    The fastest way takes 28 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line 85, Light Rail line 2.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Main / Bower to Carleton University?

    The alternative route takes 27 minutes, using Bus line 18, Bus line 48.

  • Is there a direct bus between Main / Bower and Carleton University in Ottawa?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 28 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Main / Bower to Carleton University in Ottawa?

    The 5 bus line goes from Main / Beckwith station near Main / Bower to Waller station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Waller station near Carleton University in Ottawa.

  • How long does it take to travel from Main / Bower to Carleton University in Ottawa by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Main / Bower and Carleton University in Ottawa by bus and light rail is about 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Main / Bower to get to Carleton University in Ottawa?

    Get on the 5 bus from the Main / Beckwith stop near Main / Bower in Ottawa.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Main / Bower and Carleton University in Ottawa?

    Get off the bus at the Waller station, which is closest to Carleton University in Ottawa.

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