How to get from River / Mitch Owens to Carleton University by bus and light rail?

From River / Mitch Owens to Carleton University by bus and light rail

To get from River / Mitch Owens to Carleton University in Ottawa, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 279 bus from Long Island / Elizabeth station to Baseline station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 88 bus and finally take the 2 light rail from Mooney's Bay station to Carleton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min. The bus and light rail schedule from River / Mitch Owens may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Carleton University on the Moovit app.

79min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 279279
Bus - 8888
Light Rail - 22
Leaves from Long Island / Elizabeth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Long Island / Elizabeth
    ID 2851
    760 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 279279
    Wait for bus
    279
    Tunney's Pasture
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Baseline
    ID 3017
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Baseline
    ID 3017
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8888
    Wait for bus
    88
    Hurdman
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mooney's Bay
    ID 3063
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Mooney's Bay
    ID 3063
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - 22
    Wait for light rail
    2
    Bayview
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station Carleton
    Ride to light rail station
    Carleton
    ID 3062
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from River / Mitch Owens to Carleton University by bus and light rail via 279, 1 and 2

To get from River / Mitch Owens to Carleton University in Ottawa, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 light rail lines: take the 279 bus from Long Island / Elizabeth station to Tunney's Pasture station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 light rail and finally take the 2 light rail from Bayview station to Carleton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The bus and light rail schedule from River / Mitch Owens may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Carleton University on the Moovit app.

89min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 279279
Light Rail - 11
Light Rail - 22
Walk to Carleton University
Leaves from Long Island / Elizabeth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Long Island / Elizabeth
    ID 2851
    760 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 279279
    Wait for bus
    279
    Tunney's Pasture
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tunney's Pasture
    ID 3011
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Tunney's Pasture
    ID 3011
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 11
    Wait for light rail
    1
    Blair
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Bayview
    ID 3060
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Bayview
    ID 3060
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - 22
    Wait for light rail
    2
    Limebank
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Carleton
    ID 3062
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Carleton University
    Walk to
    Carleton University
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from River / Mitch Owens to Carleton University

The distance between River / Mitch Owens, Ottawa and Carleton University, Ottawa is approximately 27.58 km, which can typically be travelled in 79 min. Moovit will show you the directions from River / Mitch Owens 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 River / Mitch Owens to Carleton University

To check the bus and light rail schedule from River / Mitch Owens to Carleton University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (River / Mitch Owens) 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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Alternative route from River / Mitch Owens to Carleton University by bus and light rail via 279, 1 and 2

To get from River / Mitch Owens to Carleton University in Ottawa, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 light rail lines: take the 279 bus from Long Island / Elizabeth station to Tunney's Pasture station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 light rail and finally take the 2 light rail from Bayview station to Carleton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The bus and light rail schedule from River / Mitch Owens may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Carleton University on the Moovit app.

89min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 279279
Light Rail - 11
Light Rail - 22
Walk to Carleton University
Leaves from Long Island / Elizabeth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Long Island / Elizabeth
    ID 2851
    760 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 279279
    Wait for bus
    279
    Tunney's Pasture
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tunney's Pasture
    ID 3011
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Tunney's Pasture
    ID 3011
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 11
    Wait for light rail
    1
    Blair
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Bayview
    ID 3060
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Bayview
    ID 3060
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - 22
    Wait for light rail
    2
    Limebank
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Carleton
    ID 3062
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Carleton University
    Walk to
    Carleton University
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from River / Mitch Owens to Carleton University?

    The fastest way takes 79 minutes, using Bus line 279, Bus line 88, Light Rail line 2.

  • What is the alternative route to get from River / Mitch Owens to Carleton University?

    The alternative route takes 89 minutes, using Bus line 279, Light Rail line 1, Light Rail line 2.

  • Is there a direct bus between River / Mitch Owens 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 1 hr 19 min.

  • Which bus line goes from River / Mitch Owens to Carleton University in Ottawa?

    The 279 bus line goes from Long Island / Elizabeth station near River / Mitch Owens to Tunney's Pasture station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Tunney's Pasture station near Carleton University in Ottawa.

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

    The total travel time between River / Mitch Owens and Carleton University in Ottawa by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near River / Mitch Owens to get to Carleton University in Ottawa?

    Get on the 279 bus from the Long Island / Elizabeth stop near River / Mitch Owens in Ottawa.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between River / Mitch Owens and Carleton University in Ottawa?

    Get off the bus at the Tunney's Pasture station, which is closest to Carleton University in Ottawa.

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