How to get from Parkdale / Ruskin to Riverside South by bus and light rail?

From Parkdale / Ruskin to Riverside South by bus and light rail

To get from Parkdale / Ruskin to Riverside South in Ottawa, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 85 bus from Carling / Parkdale 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 59 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Parkdale / Ruskin may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Riverside South on the Moovit app.

59min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8585
Light Rail - 22
Bus - 9999
Walk to Riverside South
Leaves from Carling / Parkdale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Carling / Parkdale
    ID 2390
    350 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8585
    Wait for bus
    85
    Lees
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dow's Lake ~ Lac Dow
    ID 3061
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Dow's Lake ~ Lac Dow
    ID 3061
    210 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
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Riverside South
    Walk to
    Riverside South
    Spratt Road
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Parkdale / Ruskin to Riverside South by bus and light rail via 2 and 99

To get from Parkdale / Ruskin to Riverside South in Ottawa, take the 2 light rail from Dow's Lake ~ Lac Dow station to Limebank station. Next, take the 99 bus from Limebank station to Spratt / Canyon Walk station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Parkdale / Ruskin may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Riverside South on the Moovit app.

63min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 22
Bus - 9999
Walk to Riverside South
Leaves from Dow's Lake ~ Lac Dow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Dow's Lake ~ Lac Dow
    ID 3061
    1.53 km • 20 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 22
    Wait for light rail
    2
    Limebank
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Limebank
    ID 3068
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Limebank
    ID 3068
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9999
    Wait for bus
    99
    Barrhaven Centre
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Spratt / Canyon Walk
    ID 1245
    4 min
  • 7
    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 Parkdale / Ruskin to Riverside South

The distance between Parkdale / Ruskin, Ottawa and Riverside South, Ottawa is approximately 22.47 km, which can typically be travelled in 59 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Parkdale / Ruskin 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 Parkdale / Ruskin to Riverside South

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Parkdale / Ruskin to Riverside South using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Parkdale / Ruskin) 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 Parkdale / Ruskin to Riverside South by bus and light rail via 2 and 99

To get from Parkdale / Ruskin to Riverside South in Ottawa, take the 2 light rail from Dow's Lake ~ Lac Dow station to Limebank station. Next, take the 99 bus from Limebank station to Spratt / Canyon Walk station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Parkdale / Ruskin may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Riverside South on the Moovit app.

63min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 22
Bus - 9999
Walk to Riverside South
Leaves from Dow's Lake ~ Lac Dow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Dow's Lake ~ Lac Dow
    ID 3061
    1.53 km • 20 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 22
    Wait for light rail
    2
    Limebank
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Limebank
    ID 3068
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Limebank
    ID 3068
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9999
    Wait for bus
    99
    Barrhaven Centre
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Spratt / Canyon Walk
    ID 1245
    4 min
  • 7
    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 Parkdale / Ruskin to Riverside South?

    The fastest way takes 59 minutes, using Bus line 85, Light Rail line 2, Bus line 99.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Parkdale / Ruskin to Riverside South?

    The alternative route takes 63 minutes, using Light Rail line 2, Bus line 99.

  • Is there a direct bus between Parkdale / Ruskin 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 59 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Parkdale / Ruskin to Riverside South in Ottawa?

    The 85 bus line goes from Carling / Parkdale station near Parkdale / Ruskin 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 Parkdale / Ruskin to Riverside South in Ottawa by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Parkdale / Ruskin and Riverside South in Ottawa by bus and light rail is about 59 min.

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

    Get on the 85 bus from the Carling / Parkdale stop near Parkdale / Ruskin in Ottawa.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Parkdale / Ruskin 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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