Busbud recommends carpooling from Ottawa to St. Catharines
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach St. Catharines. The journey takes about 5 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$65, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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
It was enjoyable. my first bus didn’t have wifi though and the plugs didn’t eork
4 out of 5 stars
Makayla D.
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.
4 out of 5 stars
Cae K.
Awful layover time. No outlets on bus. Weird route bc of the backtracking to Niagara
Based on 2223 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 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 US$15
FlixBus Ottawa St. Catharines recent customer reviews
It was enjoyable. my first bus didn’t have wifi though and the plugs didn’t eork
4 out of 5 stars
Makayla D.
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.
4 out of 5 stars
Cae K.
Awful layover time. No outlets on bus. Weird route bc of the backtracking to Niagara
Based on 16712 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 US$35
FlixBus Ottawa St. Catharines recent customer reviews
It was enjoyable. my first bus didn’t have wifi though and the plugs didn’t eork
4 out of 5 stars
Makayla D.
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.
4 out of 5 stars
Cae K.
Awful layover time. No outlets on bus. Weird route bc of the backtracking to Niagara
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Ottawa, CA - St. Catharines
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
08-20
US$57
08-21
US$67
Today
US$47
08-23
US$47
08-24
US$45
08-25
US$35
08-26
US$35
08-27
US$41
The cheapest trip from Ottawa, CA to St. Catharines was searched and found on Aug 25, 2025 with a price of US$35
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 US$35 to US$96 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 US$35 which is on 2025-08-25.
Usually Megabus 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.
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Bus Travel Tips
Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Ottawa and St. Catharines!
Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Ottawa to St. Catharines, get comfy and count the stars.
Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Ottawa to St. Catharines.
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Did you know?
The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.
Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!
The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
What's the cheapest way to go from Ottawa, CA to St. Catharines?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
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Busbud recommends carpooling from Ottawa to St. Catharines
The cheapest trip from Ottawa, CA to St. Catharines was searched and found on Aug 25, 2025 with a price of US$35
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
