How to get from First / Bank to Riverside South by bus and light rail?

From First / Bank to Riverside South by bus and light rail

To get from First / Bank to Riverside South in Ottawa, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 56 bus from First / Bank station to Dow's Lake ~ Lac Dow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 2 light rail and finally take the 99 bus from Limebank station to Spratt / Canyon Walk station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min.

64min

Leaves from First / Bank

Step by Step

1
Start from bus station
First / Bank
2
56
Wait for bus
56
Tunney's Pasture
3
Ride to bus station
Dow's Lake ~ Lac Dow
ID 3061
8 min
4
Walk to light rail station
Dow's Lake ~ Lac Dow
ID 3061
190 m • 3 min
5
2
Wait for light rail
2
Limebank
6
Ride to light rail station
Limebank
ID 3068
32 min
7
Walk to bus station
Limebank
ID 3068
80 m • 2 min
8
99
Wait for bus
99
Barrhaven Centre
9
Ride to bus station
Spratt / Canyon Walk
ID 1245
5 min
10
Walk to
Riverside South
Spratt Road
10 m • 1 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from First / Bank to Riverside South by bus and light rail via 6, 2 and 99

To get from First / Bank to Riverside South in Ottawa, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 6 bus from Bank / Glebe station to Johnston / Bank station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 2 light rail and finally take the 99 bus from Limebank station to Spratt / Canyon Walk station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min.

67min

Leaves from Bank / Glebe

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
Bank / Glebe
ID 7662
120 m • 2 min
2
6
Wait for bus
6
Greenboro
3
Ride to bus station
Johnston / Bank
ID 5739
19 min
4
Walk to light rail station
Greenboro
ID 3037
150 m • 3 min
5
2
Wait for light rail
2
Limebank
6
Ride to light rail station
Limebank
ID 3068
18 min
7
Walk to bus station
Limebank
ID 3068
80 m • 2 min
8
99
Wait for bus
99
Barrhaven Centre
9
Ride to bus station
Spratt / Canyon Walk
ID 1245
5 min
10
Walk to
Riverside South
Spratt Road
10 m • 1 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Public transit directions from First / Bank to Riverside South

The distance between First / Bank, Ottawa and Riverside South, Ottawa is approximately 22.78 km, which can typically be travelled in 64 min. Moovit will show you the directions from First / Bank to Riverside South by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ottawa – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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Alternative route from First / Bank to Riverside South by bus and light rail via 6, 2 and 99

67min

Leaves from Bank / Glebe

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
Bank / Glebe
ID 7662
120 m • 2 min
2
6
Wait for bus
6
Greenboro
3
Ride to bus station
Johnston / Bank
ID 5739
19 min
4
Walk to light rail station
Greenboro
ID 3037
150 m • 3 min
5
2
Wait for light rail
2
Limebank
6
Ride to light rail station
Limebank
ID 3068
18 min
7
Walk to bus station
Limebank
ID 3068
80 m • 2 min
8
99
Wait for bus
99
Barrhaven Centre
9
Ride to bus station
Spratt / Canyon Walk
ID 1245
5 min
10
Walk to
Riverside South
Spratt Road
10 m • 1 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

What is the fastest way to get from First / Bank to Riverside South?
The fastest way takes 64 minutes, using Bus line 56, Light Rail line 2, Bus line 99.
What is the alternative route to get from First / Bank to Riverside South?
The alternative route takes 67 minutes, using Bus line 6, Light Rail line 2, Bus line 99.
Is there a direct bus between First / Bank and Riverside South 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 4 min.
Which bus line goes from First / Bank to Riverside South in Ottawa?
The 56 bus line goes from Tunney's Pasture station near First / Bank to Dow's Lake ~ Lac Dow station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Dow's Lake ~ Lac Dow station near Riverside South in Ottawa.
How long does it take to travel from First / Bank to Riverside South in Ottawa by bus and light rail?
The total travel time between First / Bank and Riverside South in Ottawa by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 4 min.
Where do I get on the bus near First / Bank to get to Riverside South in Ottawa?
Get on the 56 bus from the Tunney's Pasture stop near First / Bank in Ottawa.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between First / Bank and Riverside South in Ottawa?
Get off the bus at the Dow's Lake ~ Lac Dow stop, which is closest to Riverside South in Ottawa.

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Last updated on March 7, 2026

How to get from First / Bank to Riverside South by bus and light rail?

From First / Bank to Riverside South by bus and light rail

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Alternative route from First / Bank to Riverside South by bus and light rail via 6, 2 and 99

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Public transit directions from First / Bank to Riverside South

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Alternative route from First / Bank to Riverside South by bus and light rail via 6, 2 and 99

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