How to get from Quill / Columbus to Downtown Ottawa by bus and light rail?

From Quill / Columbus to Downtown Ottawa by bus and light rail

To get from Quill / Columbus to Downtown Ottawa in Ottawa, take the 18 bus from Queen Mary / Quill station to Rideau station. Next, take the 1 light rail from Rideau station to Parliament ~ Parlement station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 25 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Quill / Columbus may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Downtown Ottawa on the Moovit app.

25min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1818
Light Rail - 11
Walk to Downtown Ottawa
Leaves from Queen Mary / Quill

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Queen Mary / Quill
    ID 9881
    180 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Rideau
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rideau
    ID 3009
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Rideau
    ID 3009
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 11
    Wait for light rail
    1
    Tunney's Pasture
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Parliament ~ Parlement
    ID 3052
    2 min
  • 7
    Walk to Downtown Ottawa
    Walk to
    Downtown Ottawa
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Quill / Columbus to Downtown Ottawa by bus

To get from Quill / Columbus to Downtown Ottawa in Ottawa, take the 18 bus from Queen Mary / Quill station to Rideau station. Next, take the 6 bus from Rideau station to Parliament ~ Parlement station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 27 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Quill / Columbus may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Downtown Ottawa on the Moovit app.

27min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1818
Bus - 66
Walk to Downtown Ottawa
Leaves from Queen Mary / Quill

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Queen Mary / Quill
    ID 9881
    180 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Rideau
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rideau
    ID 3009
    11 min
  • 4
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Greenboro
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Parliament ~ Parlement
    ID 3052
    4 min
  • 6
    Walk to Downtown Ottawa
    Walk to
    Downtown Ottawa
    200 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Quill / Columbus to Downtown Ottawa

The distance between Quill / Columbus and Downtown Ottawa is approximately 4.91 km, which can typically be travelled in 25 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Quill / Columbus to Downtown Ottawa 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 Quill / Columbus to Downtown Ottawa

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Quill / Columbus to Downtown Ottawa using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Quill / Columbus) and destination (Downtown Ottawa), 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 Quill / Columbus to Downtown Ottawa by bus

To get from Quill / Columbus to Downtown Ottawa in Ottawa, take the 18 bus from Queen Mary / Quill station to Rideau station. Next, take the 6 bus from Rideau station to Parliament ~ Parlement station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 27 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Quill / Columbus may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Downtown Ottawa on the Moovit app.

27min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1818
Bus - 66
Walk to Downtown Ottawa
Leaves from Queen Mary / Quill

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Queen Mary / Quill
    ID 9881
    180 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Rideau
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rideau
    ID 3009
    11 min
  • 4
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Greenboro
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Parliament ~ Parlement
    ID 3052
    4 min
  • 6
    Walk to Downtown Ottawa
    Walk to
    Downtown Ottawa
    200 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Quill / Columbus to Downtown Ottawa?

    The fastest way takes 25 minutes, using Bus line 18, Light Rail line 1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Quill / Columbus to Downtown Ottawa?

    The alternative route takes 27 minutes, using Bus line 18, Bus line 6.

  • Is there a direct bus between Quill / Columbus and Downtown Ottawa in Ottawa?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 25 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Quill / Columbus to Downtown Ottawa in Ottawa?

    The 18 bus line goes from Queen Mary / Quill station near Quill / Columbus in Ottawa to Rideau station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Rideau station near Downtown Ottawa.

  • How long does it take to travel from Quill / Columbus to Downtown Ottawa in Ottawa by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Quill / Columbus and Downtown Ottawa by bus and light rail is about 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Quill / Columbus to get to Downtown Ottawa in Ottawa?

    Get on the 18 bus from the Queen Mary / Quill stop near Quill / Columbus in Ottawa.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Quill / Columbus and Downtown Ottawa in Ottawa?

    Get off the bus at the Rideau station, which is closest to Downtown Ottawa.

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