How far is Ottawa from St. Catharines by coach?

The distance between St. Catharines and Ottawa by coach is approximately 235 miles (378 km).

What is the best way to go from St. Catharines to Ottawa without a car?

You can travel to Ottawa from St. Catharines by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus St. Catharines to Ottawa from £7 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from St. Catharines to Ottawa on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:30	St. Catharines	9h 10m	22:40	St-Laurent station, Platform E	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:30	St. Catharines	10h 10m	22:40	St-Laurent station, Platform E	No tags
Bus	19:30	St. Catharines	9h 35m	05:05	St-Laurent station, Platform E	No tags

Next departures from St. Catharines to Ottawa on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:30	St. Catharines	8h 5m	14:35	St-Laurent station, Platform E	CheapestFastest
Bus	07:30	St. Catharines	9h 10m	16:40	St-Laurent station, Platform E	No tags
Bus	12:30	St. Catharines	10h 10m	22:40	St-Laurent station, Platform E	No tags
Bus	13:30	St. Catharines	9h 10m	22:40	St-Laurent station, Platform E	No tags
Bus	19:30	St. Catharines	9h 35m	05:05	St-Laurent station, Platform E	No tags

Next departures from St. Catharines to Ottawa on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	13:30	St. Catharines	9h 10m	22:40	St-Laurent station, Platform E	Cheapest
	Bus	05:10	Carlisle St (Between King and Church Streets)	8h 25m	13:35	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	Fastest
	Bus	05:10	Carlisle St (Between King and Church Streets)	15h 10m	20:20	Ottawa	No tags
Metrolinx + Ontario Northland	Bus	09:01	Brock University (GO bus connection- transfer at Hamilton GO Centre)	14h 9m	23:10	CHEO	No tags
	Bus	07:30	St. Catharines	9h 10m	16:40	St-Laurent station, Platform E	No tags

Next departures from St. Catharines to Ottawa on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:30	St. Catharines	10h 10m	22:40	St-Laurent station, Platform E	Cheapest
	Bus	06:30	St. Catharines	8h 5m	14:35	St-Laurent station, Platform E	Fastest
	Bus	05:10	Carlisle St (Between King and Church Streets)	8h 25m	13:35	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	No tags
Metrolinx + Ontario Northland	Bus	09:01	Brock University (GO bus connection- transfer at Hamilton GO Centre)	14h 9m	23:10	CHEO	No tags
	Bus	07:30	St. Catharines	9h 10m	16:40	St-Laurent station, Platform E	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

6h 15mAverage duration

235 milesDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£9 - £122	Average duration11h 55m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£51 - £61	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

3.5/511,398 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.

30 May 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.

25 June 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.

6 August 2023

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 Wi-Fi. Megabus ticket prices on this trip start at £9

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.

12 October 2025

Go Transit

3.5/5105 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.5

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi4.2

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

How far is Ottawa from St. Catharines by coach?
The distance between St. Catharines and Ottawa by coach is approximately 235 miles (378 km).
What is the best way to go from St. Catharines to Ottawa without a car?
You can travel to Ottawa from St. Catharines by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

20/11

£31

21/11

£28

Today

£34

23/11

£45

24/11

£11

25/11

£11

26/11

£17

27/11

£28

The cheapest trip from St. Catharines to Ottawa, CA was searched and found on 24 Nov 2025 with a price of £11

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 £11 to £59 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 £11, 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.