Busbud recommends carpooling from St. Catharines to Ottawa
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Ottawa. The journey takes about 5 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$62, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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.
4 out of 5 stars
Haley B.
Not good. The departure address on the app was different from the place I was actually meant to be. I almost missed my bus
3 out of 5 stars
Paula M.
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.
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$11
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.
4 out of 5 stars
Haley B.
Not good. The departure address on the app was different from the place I was actually meant to be. I almost missed my bus
3 out of 5 stars
Paula M.
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.
Based on 73 reviews, the company was rated 3.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the cleanliness and the temperature but often complained with the timeliness. Go Transit ticket prices on this trip start at US$126
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.
4 out of 5 stars
Haley B.
Not good. The departure address on the app was different from the place I was actually meant to be. I almost missed my bus
3 out of 5 stars
Paula M.
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.
Busbud helps you find a bus from St. Catharines to Ottawa. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.
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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 4H6St. Catharines
University of Ottawa, 55 Laurier Ave. E, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5, CanadaUniversity of Ottawa
Frequently asked questions on the trip St. Catharines - Ottawa, CA
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 CHEO, 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
08-20
US$86
08-21
US$60
Today
US$62
08-23
US$55
08-24
US$48
08-25
US$55
08-26
US$39
08-27
US$40
The cheapest trip from St. Catharines to Ottawa, CA was searched and found on Aug 26, 2025 with a price of US$39
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 US$39 to US$94 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 US$39 which is on 2025-08-26.
About Bus Travel
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 St. Catharines and Ottawa!
From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from St. Catharines to Ottawa.
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 St. Catharines to Ottawa.
Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from St. Catharines to Ottawa.
Did you know?
Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.
One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.
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 St. Catharines to Ottawa, CA?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
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Busbud recommends carpooling from St. Catharines to Ottawa
The cheapest trip from St. Catharines to Ottawa, CA was searched and found on Aug 26, 2025 with a price of US$39
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
