How to get from Main / Lees to Riverside South by bus and light rail?

From Main / Lees to Riverside South by bus and light rail

To get from Main / Lees to Riverside South in Ottawa, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 85 bus from Lees / Main 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 8 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Main / Lees may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Riverside South on the Moovit app.

68min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8585
Light Rail - 22
Bus - 9999
Walk to Riverside South
Leaves from Lees / Main

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lees / Main
    ID 7624
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8585
    Wait for bus
    85
    Bayshore
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dow's Lake ~ Lac Dow
    ID 3061
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Dow's Lake ~ Lac Dow
    ID 3061
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 22
    Wait for light rail
    2
    Limebank
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Limebank
    ID 3068
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Limebank
    ID 3068
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9999
    Wait for bus
    99
    Barrhaven Centre
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Spratt / Canyon Walk
    ID 1245
    5 min
  • 10
    Walk to Riverside South
    Walk to
    Riverside South
    Spratt Road
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Main / Lees to Riverside South by bus and light rail via 56, 2 and 99

To get from Main / Lees to Riverside South in Ottawa, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 56 bus from Lees / Main 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 11 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Main / Lees may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Riverside South on the Moovit app.

71min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5656
Light Rail - 22
Bus - 9999
Walk to Riverside South
Leaves from Lees / Main

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lees / Main
    ID 7624
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Tunney's Pasture
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dow's Lake ~ Lac Dow
    ID 3061
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Dow's Lake ~ Lac Dow
    ID 3061
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 22
    Wait for light rail
    2
    Limebank
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Limebank
    ID 3068
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Limebank
    ID 3068
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9999
    Wait for bus
    99
    Barrhaven Centre
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Spratt / Canyon Walk
    ID 1245
    5 min
  • 10
    Walk to Riverside South
    Walk to
    Riverside South
    Spratt Road
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Main / Lees to Riverside South

The distance between Main / Lees, Ottawa and Riverside South, Ottawa is approximately 24.59 km, which can typically be travelled in 68 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Main / Lees 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.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Main / Lees to Riverside South

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Main / Lees to Riverside South using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Main / Lees) and destination (Riverside South), 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Main / Lees to Riverside South by bus and light rail via 56, 2 and 99

To get from Main / Lees to Riverside South in Ottawa, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 56 bus from Lees / Main 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 11 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Main / Lees may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Riverside South on the Moovit app.

71min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5656
Light Rail - 22
Bus - 9999
Walk to Riverside South
Leaves from Lees / Main

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lees / Main
    ID 7624
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Tunney's Pasture
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dow's Lake ~ Lac Dow
    ID 3061
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Dow's Lake ~ Lac Dow
    ID 3061
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 22
    Wait for light rail
    2
    Limebank
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Limebank
    ID 3068
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Limebank
    ID 3068
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9999
    Wait for bus
    99
    Barrhaven Centre
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Spratt / Canyon Walk
    ID 1245
    5 min
  • 10
    Walk to Riverside South
    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 Main / Lees to Riverside South?

    The fastest way takes 68 minutes, using Bus line 85, Light Rail line 2, Bus line 99.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Main / Lees to Riverside South?

    The alternative route takes 71 minutes, using Bus line 56, Light Rail line 2, Bus line 99.

  • Is there a direct bus between Main / Lees 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 8 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Main / Lees to Riverside South in Ottawa?

    The 85 bus line goes from Lees / Main station near Main / Lees to Bayshore station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Bayshore station near Riverside South in Ottawa.

  • How long does it take to travel from Main / Lees to Riverside South in Ottawa by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Main / Lees and Riverside South in Ottawa by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Main / Lees to get to Riverside South in Ottawa?

    Get on the 85 bus from the Lees / Main stop near Main / Lees in Ottawa.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Main / Lees and Riverside South in Ottawa?

    Get off the bus at the Bayshore stop, which is closest to Riverside South in Ottawa.

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