What is the distance between St. Catharines and Ottawa?

The distance covered from St. Catharines to Ottawa is 378 km (235 miles).

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at St. Catharines, in St. Catharines, and end it at Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd), in Ottawa.

Bus St. Catharines to Ottawa from $12 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for St. Catharines to Ottawa on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:30pm	St. Catharines	9h 10m	10:40pm	St-Laurent station, Platform E	Cheapest
Bus	7:30am	St. Catharines	9h 10m	4:40pm	St-Laurent station, Platform E	Fastest
Bus	12:30pm	St. Catharines	10h 10m	10:40pm	St-Laurent station, Platform E	No tags
Bus	7:30pm	St. Catharines	9h 35m	5:05am	St-Laurent station, Platform E	No tags

Next departures for St. Catharines to Ottawa on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30pm	St. Catharines	9h 35m	5:05am	St-Laurent station, Platform E	Cheapest
Bus	6:30am	St. Catharines	8h 5m	2:35pm	St-Laurent station, Platform E	Fastest
Bus	7:30am	St. Catharines	9h 10m	4:40pm	St-Laurent station, Platform E	No tags
Bus	12:30pm	St. Catharines	10h 10m	10:40pm	St-Laurent station, Platform E	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	St. Catharines	9h 10m	10:40pm	St-Laurent station, Platform E	No tags

Next departures for St. Catharines to Ottawa on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:30pm	St. Catharines	9h 10m	10:40pm	St-Laurent station, Platform E	Cheapest
	Bus	5:10am	Carlisle St (Between King and Church Streets)	8h 25m	1:35pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	Fastest
	Bus	5:10am	Carlisle St (Between King and Church Streets)	15h 10m	8:20pm	Ottawa	No tags
Metrolinx + Ontario Northland	Bus	9:01am	Brock University (GO bus connection- transfer at Hamilton GO Centre)	14h 9m	11:10pm	CHEO	No tags
	Bus	7:30am	St. Catharines	9h 10m	4:40pm	St-Laurent station, Platform E	No tags

Next departures for St. Catharines to Ottawa on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:30pm	St. Catharines	10h 10m	10:40pm	St-Laurent station, Platform E	Cheapest
	Bus	6:30am	St. Catharines	8h 5m	2:35pm	St-Laurent station, Platform E	Fastest
	Bus	5:10am	Carlisle St (Between King and Church Streets)	8h 25m	1:35pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags
Metrolinx + Ontario Northland	Bus	9:01am	Brock University (GO bus connection- transfer at Hamilton GO Centre)	14h 9m	11:10pm	CHEO	No tags
	Bus	7:30am	St. Catharines	9h 10m	4:40pm	St-Laurent station, Platform E	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from St. Catharines to Ottawa

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Ottawa. The journey takes about 6 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $93, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

6h 15mAverage Duration

379 kmDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$16 - $224	Average Duration11h 55m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$93 - $111	Average Duration6h 15m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e

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

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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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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,391 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Users have shared mixed experiences with the bus service. Many appreciated the quick and uninterrupted trip to Ottawa, highlighting it as an easy travel option. However, some users reported discrepancies in departure addresses between the app and actual location, which caused confusion about where they needed to be for their journey.

FlixBus St. Catharines Ottawa recent customer reviews

It was a quick uninterrupted trip to Ottawa. Dress warm. It's cold on the bus! But easiest for of travel to date.

Haley B.

May 30, 2025

Not good. The departure address on the app was different from the place I was actually meant to be. I almost missed my bus

Paula M.

June 25, 2024

The 30min expected layover turned into over 4 hours and I had to then find another method of transportation to my destination or back home. Since because of such a significant delay I was no longer able to attend the event I was travel to my destination for.

Madison B.

August 6, 2023

Megabus

3.5/52,626 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.1

Based on 2626 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 St. Catharines Ottawa recent customer reviews

WIFI was not available on the bus, do not advertise free wifi when it is not available.

Elliot P.

October 12, 2025

Go Transit

3.5/5105 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.5

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi4.2

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

What is the distance between St. Catharines and Ottawa?
The distance covered from St. Catharines to Ottawa is 378 km (235 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from St. Catharines to Ottawa?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at St. Catharines, in St. Catharines, and end it at Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd), in Ottawa.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-19

$68

11-20

$57

Today

$52

11-22

$62

11-23

$57

11-24

$21

11-25

$21

11-26

$31

The cheapest trip from St. Catharines to Ottawa, CA was searched and found on Nov 24, 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 St. Catharines to Ottawa, CA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $21 to $107 for a bus ticket from St. Catharines to Ottawa, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2025-11-24.

Usually FlixBus 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.