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About Ontario Northland

Ontario Northland is a bus company that is part of the Ontario Northland Transportation Commission: a Crown agency of the provincial government that includes passenger and freight trains and buses. The company's history goes back to the construction of its first railroad in 1902, and Ontario Northland began to operate coach service in 1937. Today, Ontario Northland's buses connect 123 cities in Ontario on 26271 individual daily trips. Some of Ontario Northland's major destinations include Toronto and the Canadian capital, Ottawa.

Passengers can enjoy onboard Wi-Fi and access to power outlets onboard Ontario Northland buses. The company's clean and comfortable vehicles also feature air conditioning and restrooms for added convenience. Plus, most schedules include rest stops every 1.5 hours so that passengers can stretch their legs.

Ontario Northland has been an official Wanderu partner since 2018, and you can always find the cheapest Ontario Northland tickets by searching on Wanderu. Fill in your desired travel route in the search tool above to get started.

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Ontario Northland Amenities

Air conditioningAir conditioning
RestroomRestroom
Power outletPower outlet
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Ontario Northland bus coverage

Daily Trips26,271
stations172
cities123
countries1

What travelers are saying about Ontario Northland

Here’s what Wanderu users who have booked trips with Ontario Northland had to say about their travel experience.

Traveling During COVID-19

"My driver reminded passengers to keep masks on."
based on 190 reviews

Onboard Experience

"Wifi was excellent."
based on 178 reviews
"The driver was just a delight!"
based on 229 reviews
"Good service, definitely worth it."
based on 208 reviews
"Was very fast with on time arrival."
based on 235 reviews
"Comfortable new seats in bus with seatbelts."
based on 234 reviews
"I was happy with how clean the seats were."
based on 252 reviews

Ontario Northland reviews from Wanderu customers

Overall review score for Ontario Northland

(Based on 267 reviews)

4.4
Ratings (Out of 5)
Comfort

4.2

Timeliness

4.5

Staff

4.5

Value

3.4

Condition

4.6

Ontario Northland passenger reviews

5.0

Isaac

January 29, 2026- Visiting friends

Toronto to Huntsville

Pros: Safe and nice. Cons: Be on time please. Tips: Not really.

4.0

Santiago

December 21, 2025- Visiting family

Toronto to Sault Ste. Marie

Pros: The views. Cons: Punctuality. Tips: Bring comfortable clothes.

4.0

Onmeje

October 9, 2025- Visiting friends

Toronto to Sudbury

Pros: Calm driving. Cons: Nothing in mind. Tips: Good traveling agency.

5.0

Dan

November 28, 2024- Solo travel

Toronto to Huntsville

Pros: On time, helpful friendly driver!!! Cons: Some better signage at drop off point at Yorkdale Mall - I ubered there and the driver was a little insure. Go train has lots of sinage but Northlander does not.. I could only assume it serviced Northlander. Tips: Be on time and you’ll be fine!

5.0

Jhonatan

August 22, 2024- Couples trip

Toronto to Huntsville

The kindness of the driver and his attention

Ontario Northland Routes & Network

Ontario Northland’s bus network features 26271 bus routes that connect 123 cities serving 172 stations. On average, Ontario Northland performs about 26271 bus trips every day. The top cities to which Ontario Northland offers the highest number of daily bus service include Parry Sound and Toronto.

Top Cities Served by Ontario Northland

CityRouteEarliest busLatest bus
Toronto75:30 am4:13 am
Sudbury75:05 am4:52 am
Ottawa85:30 am4:13 am
North Bay85:10 am4:30 am
Barrie85:10 am4:30 am
Orillia85:10 am4:30 am
Huntsville85:10 am4:30 am
Timmins85:30 am4:13 am
Bracebridge85:10 am4:30 am

Most popular Ontario Northland routes

The bus from Parry Sound to Toronto is Ontario Northland’s most popular route. Trips from Toronto to North Bay and Toronto to Sudbury are also highly popular.

Top Ontario Northland routes

RouteDaily TripsDurationPrice
Parry Sound to Toronto83h 42mHUF 17,713
Toronto to North Bay266h 19mHUF 23,833
Toronto to Sudbury377h 5mHUF 26,087
Ottawa to Sudbury307h 38mHUF 28,986
Toronto to Bracebridge93h 17mHUF 14,815
Toronto to Huntsville154h 51mHUF 16,103
Toronto to Gravenhurst123h 33mHUF 13,205
Toronto to Barrie131h 37mHUF 7,085
Toronto to Orillia122h 56mHUF 11,272

Ontario Northland Bus Guide & FAQs

Yes, Ontario Northland offers WiFi on their buses. Although most trips with Ontario Northland will have WiFi as advertised, some buses might not come equipped with WiFi and onboard WiFi can lose its connection in rural areas. We recommend you bring a book or download a movie just to play it safe. Ontario Northland WiFi is generally best used for surfing the web, checking emails and chatting with friends; you shouldn’t count on the WiFi to binge watch your favorite show.

Yes, there are power outlets onboard Ontario Northland buses. You can generally find one or two sockets per row of seats, so be a good traveller and check if your seat neighbor might want to charge up their devices as well. With the onboard power outlets, you can charge both a computer and USB devices with a USB power adapter that typically comes with most phones and tablets.

Since Ontario Northland might sometimes use replacement bus vehicles, not all trips are guaranteed to have power points. We recommend to bring a power bank to charge your phone for all trips over 2 hours, just in case.

On a typical day, Ontario Northland has 26271 scheduled bus trips in total. However, the exact departure and arrival times vary depending on the day and route. The best way to find the exact schedule for your trip is to use the search tool on this page.

No, Ontario Northland does not offer will call tickets. You should purchase your tickets online and make sure you have everything you need to board before you arrive at the station.

Yes, Ontario Northland requires you to present an ID to an agent to be allowed to board the bus. Make sure you have identification issued by a government agency that meets the carrier’s requirements. Alternative IDs, such as a college ID, won’t work.

Yes, there are bathrooms on Ontario Northland buses. The bathrooms are pretty basic and include a toilet, toilet paper and hand sanitizer. Most bathrooms don’t have running water. As you will be using a bathroom on a moving vehicle, please use caution and hold on to a rail at all times.

Ontario Northland does not offer meals or beverages onboard. We recommend you bring a drink and some snacks for your trip. We also suggest packing a reusable water bottle with you to reduce your impact on the environment. However, note that most buses do not allow you to bring your own alcoholic drinks.

Ontario Northland does not require a printed ticket to board the bus. Instead, an eTicket is sent to you via email when you make your reservation. You can use your smartphone to show this eTicket to the ticketing agent as you board.

Ontario Northland focuses on delivering a great travel experience at a low price and currently does not offer premium features like extra legroom or onboard entertainment. But these days, between your laptop, tablet, smartphone and e-reader, you’re the master of your own entertainment even on longer journeys.

Cheap Ontario Northland tickets recently found on Wanderu

With 26,271 Ontario Northland trips per day, there are a lot of great deals to uncover for the bargain hunter and Ontario Northland tickets start at just HUF 1,787.44. Check out some of the latest and greatest deals snatched up by Wanderu users.

How do I get the best deal on Ontario Northland tickets?

Wanderu is the best place to score cheap Ontario Northland tickets with the lowest available fares every day. Plus, you can compare Ontario Northland prices with trips offered by other bus companies to be sure you’re getting the best deal on your tickets!

Pro travelers know that booking your ticket well in advance is key to finding the lowest price. Ticket prices normally go up the closer you get to the travel date, so don’t miss out on a good deal when you see one. If you can be flexible with your travel date, you can also get cheap tickets by traveling on weekdays instead of weekends.

When you’re ready to book, type your departure city and destination city in the search bar above, select your travel date, and let Wanderu work its magic to show you all of the best bus and train ticket prices available for your trip. Pick the ticket that’s best for your budget, schedule, and preferences, and complete the booking right on Wanderu to secure your great deal.

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