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How to get to Downtown Ottawa by bus or light rail?

Directions to Downtown Ottawa station with public transit

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Downtown Ottawa

    BusBus: 11, 23, 41, 6, 93.Light RailLight Rail: 1.

How to get to Downtown Ottawa station by bus?

Click on the bus route to see step by step directions with maps, line arrival times and updated time schedules.

Bus stops near Downtown Ottawa

  • Albert / Metcalfe, 2 min walk,
  • Albert/Metcalfe, 2 min walk,
  • Queen / Metcalfe, 3 min walk,
  • Bank/Wellington, 4 min walk,
  • Bank/Queen, 5 min walk,
  • Rideau, 13 min walk,
  • Pimisi Station, 44 min walk,

Bus lines to Downtown Ottawa station

  • E1, Lyon,
  • 31, PARC DE LA MONTAGNE,
  • 32, PLATEAU,
  • 33, FREEMAN/G-ROY/OTTAWA,
  • 34, PLATEAU/DES TREMBLES,
  • 35, LAC DES FÉES,
  • 36, CÉGEP GABRIELLE-ROY,
  • 37, CÉGEP G-ROY/ST-JOSEPH,
  • 38, FREEMAN,
  • 55, OTTAWA,
  • 59, OTTAWA,
  • 67, FOURNIER/GRÉBER,
  • 85, CÔTE-DES-NEIGES,
  • 87, STATION LA CITÉ,
  • 200, RAPIBUS 200,
  • 371, CGP G-ROY/MUTCHMORE,
  • 400, RAPIBUS 400,
  • 6, Rideau,
  • 7, Brittany,
  • 11, Bayshore,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Downtown Ottawa?

    The closest stations to Downtown Ottawa are:

    • Albert / Metcalfe is 76 meters away, 2 min walk.
    • Albert/Metcalfe is 82 meters away, 2 min walk.
    • Queen / Metcalfe is 162 meters away, 3 min walk.
    • Bank/Wellington is 261 meters away, 4 min walk.
    • Bank/Queen is 341 meters away, 5 min walk.
    • Rideau is 1009 meters away, 13 min walk.
    • Pimisi Station is 3360 meters away, 44 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Downtown Ottawa?

    These bus lines stop near Downtown Ottawa: 11, 23, 41, 6, 93, E1.

  • Which light rail line stops near Downtown Ottawa?

    1 (Blair)

  • What’s the nearest bus station to Downtown Ottawa?

    The nearest bus stations to Downtown Ottawa are Albert / Metcalfe and Albert/Metcalfe. The closest one is a 2 min walk away.

  • What time is the first bus to Downtown Ottawa?

    The 75 is the first bus that goes to Downtown Ottawa. It stops nearby at 3:00 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Downtown Ottawa?

    The 75 is the last bus that goes to Downtown Ottawa. It stops nearby at 3:30 AM.

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Public Transportation to Downtown Ottawa

Wondering how to get to Downtown Ottawa, Canada? Moovit helps you find the best way to get to Downtown Ottawa with step-by-step directions from the nearest public transit station.

Moovit provides free maps and live directions to help you navigate through your city. View schedules, routes, timetables, and find out how long does it take to get to Downtown Ottawa in real time.

Looking for the nearest stop or station to Downtown Ottawa? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: Albert / Metcalfe; Albert/Metcalfe; Queen / Metcalfe; Bank/Wellington; Bank/Queen; Rideau; Pimisi Station.

Bus: 11, 23, 41, 6, 93, E1, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 7, 12, 15, 25, 26, 29, 40, 20, 27, 94, 95.Light Rail: 1.

Want to see if there’s another route that gets you there at an earlier time? Moovit helps you find alternative routes or times. Get directions from and directions to Downtown Ottawa easily from the Moovit App or Website.

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Location: Ottawa

Downtown Ottawa
Downtown OttawaDowntown Ottawa is the central area of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It is sometimes referred to as the Central Business District and contains Ottawa's financial district. It is bordered by the Ottawa River to the north, the Rideau Canal to the east, Gloucester Street to the south and Bronson Avenue to the west. This area and the residential neighbourhood to the south are also known locally as 'Centretown'. The total population of the area is 5,501 (2021 Census).
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Public transit lines with stations closest to Downtown Ottawa

Bus lines with stations closest to Downtown Ottawa