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How to get to Carleton University in Ottawa by bus or light rail?

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Directions to Carleton University (Ottawa) with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Carleton University

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How to get to Carleton University by bus?

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Bus stations near Carleton University in Ottawa

  • Carleton,9 min walk,
  • Heron / Heron Bridge,10 min walk,

Light Rail stations near Carleton University in Ottawa

  • Lyon Station,13 min walk,

Bus lines to Carleton University in Ottawa

  • 2,Bayview,
  • 7,St-Laurent,
  • 10,Hurdman,
  • 111,Baseline,
  • 88,Terry Fox,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Carleton University?

    The closest stations to Carleton University are:

    • Carleton is 672 meters away, 9 min walk.
    • Heron / Heron Bridge is 721 meters away, 10 min walk.
    • Lyon Station is 924 meters away, 13 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Carleton University?

    These bus lines stop near Carleton University: 10, 111, 7, 88.

  • What’s the nearest light rail station to Carleton University in Ottawa?

    The nearest light rail station to Carleton University in Ottawa is Lyon Station. It’s a 13 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Carleton University in Ottawa?

    The nearest bus stop to Carleton University in Ottawa is Carleton. It’s a 9 min walk away.

  • What time is the first light rail to Carleton University in Ottawa?

    The 1 is the first light rail that goes to Carleton University in Ottawa. It stops nearby at 4:59 AM.

  • What time is the last light rail to Carleton University in Ottawa?

    The 1 is the last light rail that goes to Carleton University in Ottawa. It stops nearby at 1:26 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to Carleton University in Ottawa?

    The 88 is the first bus that goes to Carleton University in Ottawa. It stops nearby at 4:28 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Carleton University in Ottawa?

    The 7 is the last bus that goes to Carleton University in Ottawa. It stops nearby at 1:30 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare to Carleton University?

    The bus fare to Carleton University costs about $4.00.

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Public Transit to Carleton University in Ottawa

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Carleton University Address: University Drive street in Ottawa

Carleton University, Ottawa
Carleton University, OttawaCarleton University is an English-language public research university in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1942 as Carleton College, the institution originally operated as a private, non-denominational evening college to serve returning World War II veterans. Carleton was chartered as a university by the provincial government in 1952 through The Carleton University Act, which was then amended in 1957, giving the institution its current name. The university is named after the now-dissolved Carleton County, which included the city of Ottawa at the time the university was founded. Carleton is organized into six faculties and with more than 65 degree programs. It has several specialized institutions, including the Arthur Kroeger College of Public Affairs, the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, the Carleton School of Journalism, the School of Public Policy and Administration, and the Sprott School of Business. As of 2021, Carleton yearly enrols more than 27,000 undergraduate and 4,000 graduate students. Carleton has a 150-acre campus located west of Old Ottawa South, close to The Glebe and Confederation Heights. It is bounded to the North by the Rideau Canal and Dow's Lake and to the South by the Rideau River. Carleton has more than 165,000 alumni worldwide, producing 7 Rhodes Scholars, 2 Pulitzer Prize awardees, 8 Killam Prize winners, and several recipients of the Order of Canada. Additionally, the university is affiliated with 53 Royal Society Fellows and members and 3 Nobel laureates. Carleton is also home to 28 Canada Research Chairs, 1 Canada 150 Chair, 13 IEEE Fellows and 10 3M National Teaching Award winners.Carleton competes in the U Sports league as the Carleton Ravens. The Carleton Ravens men's basketball team has won 16 of 19 national championships since 2003.
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