How far is Ottawa from St. Catharines?

Ottawa and St. Catharines are 378 km (235 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Ottawa to St. Catharines?

Buses departing from Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd) in Ottawa will take you to St. Catharines in St. Catharines.

Bus Ottawa to St. Catharines from $21 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Ottawa to St. Catharines on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:15am	St-Laurent station, Platform E	7h 25m	1:40pm	St. Catharines	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:00am	St-Laurent station, Platform E	8h 40m	5:40pm	St. Catharines	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	St-Laurent station, Platform E	7h 40m	9:40pm	St. Catharines	No tags

Next departures for Ottawa to St. Catharines on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:15am	St-Laurent station, Platform E	7h 25m	1:40pm	St. Catharines	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:00am	St-Laurent station, Platform E	8h 40m	5:40pm	St. Catharines	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	St-Laurent station, Platform E	7h 40m	9:40pm	St. Catharines	No tags

Next departures for Ottawa to St. Catharines on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:15am	St-Laurent station, Platform E	7h 25m	1:40pm	St. Catharines	CheapestFastest
	Bus	2:00pm	St-Laurent station, Platform E	7h 40m	9:40pm	St. Catharines	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:36 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Ottawa to St. Catharines

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach St. Catharines. The journey takes about 6 hours, and with fares starting at just $93, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

6hAverage Duration

379 kmDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$16 - $160	Average Duration9h 30m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$93 - $118	Average Duration6h	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Ottawa and St. Catharines?

Stops in Ottawa

A
Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)
VIA Rail – Pick-up, main entrance, 200 Chemin Tremblay Rd, K1G 3H5, Canada
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B
CHEO
Ring Rd-Transit stop# 7072 - Shelter #9552, Ottawa, ON K1G, Canada
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C
Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building
Université d'Ottawa, Desmarais Building - next to Waller/Laurier stop, 55 Laurier Ave. E, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5, Canada
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D
St-Laurent Station - 1300 St. Laurent Blvd
St-Laurent Station , 1300, St-Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, ON K1K 4H4, Canada
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E
Queen & Metcalfe
508 Queen St, Ottawa, ON K1P, Canada
F
University of Ottawa
University of Ottawa, 55 Laurier Ave. E, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5, Canada

Stops in St. Catharines

A
St. Catharines
70 Carlisle St., St. Catharines Ontario Canada, L2R 4H6
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B
Carlisle St (Between King and Church Streets)
Carlisle Street (between King St and Church St),, L2R3J2 St Catharines, ON, Canada
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,397 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Customers found the bus service enjoyable overall, although some buses lacked wifi and working plugs. While not all customers found it comfortable, they appreciated the good timing of the service.

FlixBus Ottawa St. Catharines recent customer reviews

The seats were too small, without enough space between them (in the rows). The bus was old looking and not very clean. The waiting times between stops sometimes were very long. I don't see why there needs to be assigned seating, since it's inconvenient to ask people to move during the trip. However the bus did drive at a reasonable pace and the driver was nice.

Jess C.

October 12, 2025

It was enjoyable. my first bus didn’t have wifi though and the plugs didn’t eork

Makayla D.

July 2, 2023

Bus was on time and comfortable

Ryan H.

August 3, 2025

Rider Express

4/517,623 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.6

Based on 17623 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the WiFi. Rider Express ticket prices on this trip start at $61

Rider Express Ottawa St. Catharines recent customer reviews

Overall, it was fine but the bus driver left me off on St. Paul St. in St. Catharines (instead of dropping me off right at the terminal) and I had to find the terminal which was not obvious. It wasn't far but it also wasn't clear with many people and city buses, etc. He pointed in the general direction of the terminal when he left me on St. Paul St. I had never been to that part of the city before and had a bit to trouble getting to where I needed to be to be picked up. I wandered around a bit until my family spotted me.

Cae K.

September 2, 2022

Megabus

3.5/52,628 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.1

Based on 2628 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the WiFi. Megabus ticket prices on this trip start at $16

Megabus Canada Ottawa St. Catharines recent customer reviews

Comfy seats and didn't have to share was good. Everything else wasn't. Chargers didn't work. Bus was late at every stop. Had to switch buses mid trip because of technical issues. Bathroom very small. Why have TVs if not used

Andrew M.

November 2, 2025

the Kingston to toronto trip was delayed

Nadia A.

August 2, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Ottawa, CA to St. Catharines by bus

How far is Ottawa from St. Catharines?
Ottawa and St. Catharines are 378 km (235 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Ottawa to St. Catharines?
Buses departing from Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd) in Ottawa will take you to St. Catharines in St. Catharines.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-20

$63

11-21

$73

Today

$68

11-23

$63

11-24

$31

11-25

$63

11-26

$21

11-27

$26

The cheapest trip from Ottawa, CA to St. Catharines was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $21

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Ottawa, CA to St. Catharines, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $21 to $88 for a bus ticket from Ottawa, CA to St. Catharines based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2025-11-26.

Usually Rider Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.