How to get from Elgin / Catherine to Riverside South by bus and light rail?

From Elgin / Catherine to Riverside South by bus and light rail

To get from Elgin / Catherine to Riverside South in Ottawa, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 85 bus from Catherine / Metcalfe 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 Catherine / Metcalfe

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
Catherine / Metcalfe
ID 7566
210 m • 3 min
2
85
Wait for bus
85
Bayshore
3
Ride to bus station
Dow's Lake ~ Lac Dow
ID 3061
11 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 Elgin / Catherine to Riverside South by bus and light rail via 14, 2 and 99

To get from Elgin / Catherine to Riverside South in Ottawa, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 14 bus from Elgin / Gladstone station to Corso Italia 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 59 min.

59min

Leaves from Elgin / Gladstone

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
Elgin / Gladstone
ID 2472
200 m • 3 min
2
14
Wait for bus
14
Tunney's Pasture
3
Ride to bus station
Corso Italia
ID 3065
8 min
4
Walk to light rail station
Corso Italia
ID 3065
60 m • 1 min
5
2
Wait for light rail
2
Limebank
6
Ride to light rail station
Limebank
ID 3068
35 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 Elgin / Catherine to Riverside South

The distance between Elgin / Catherine, Ottawa and Riverside South, Ottawa is approximately 23.99 km, which can typically be travelled in 64 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elgin / Catherine 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 Elgin / Catherine to Riverside South by bus and light rail via 14, 2 and 99

59min

Leaves from Elgin / Gladstone

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
Elgin / Gladstone
ID 2472
200 m • 3 min
2
14
Wait for bus
14
Tunney's Pasture
3
Ride to bus station
Corso Italia
ID 3065
8 min
4
Walk to light rail station
Corso Italia
ID 3065
60 m • 1 min
5
2
Wait for light rail
2
Limebank
6
Ride to light rail station
Limebank
ID 3068
35 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 Elgin / Catherine to Riverside South?
The fastest way takes 64 minutes, using Bus line 85, Light Rail line 2, Bus line 99.
What is the alternative route to get from Elgin / Catherine to Riverside South?
The alternative route takes 59 minutes, using Bus line 14, Light Rail line 2, Bus line 99.
Is there a direct bus between Elgin / Catherine 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 Elgin / Catherine to Riverside South in Ottawa?
The 85 bus line goes from Catherine / Metcalfe station near Elgin / Catherine 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 Elgin / Catherine to Riverside South in Ottawa by bus and light rail?
The total travel time between Elgin / Catherine and Riverside South in Ottawa by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 4 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Elgin / Catherine to get to Riverside South in Ottawa?
Get on the 85 bus from the Catherine / Metcalfe stop near Elgin / Catherine in Ottawa.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Elgin / Catherine and Riverside South in Ottawa?
Get off the bus at the Bayshore stop, which is closest to Riverside South in Ottawa.

Last updated on March 12, 2026

How to get from Elgin / Catherine to Riverside South by bus and light rail?

From Elgin / Catherine to Riverside South by bus and light rail

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Alternative route from Elgin / Catherine to Riverside South by bus and light rail via 14, 2 and 99

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Public transit directions from Elgin / Catherine to Riverside South

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Alternative route from Elgin / Catherine to Riverside South by bus and light rail via 14, 2 and 99

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