How far is Ottawa from St. Catharines?

The distance between the two cities is 235 miles (378 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Ottawa to St. Catharines?

Most of the buses traveling from Ottawa to St. Catharines leave from Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd) and arrive at Carlisle St (Between King and Church Streets). These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Ottawa to St. Catharines from $9 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Ottawa to St. Catharines on September 2
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:59pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	11h 31m	11:30am	Carlisle St (Between King and Church Streets)	Cheapest
11:59pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	9h 31m	9:30am	St. Catharines (Brock University)	Fastest
11:59pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	9h 31m	9:30am	St. Catharines (Brock University)	No tags
11:40pm	Ottawa	11h 50m	11:30am	Carlisle St (Between King and Church Streets)	No tags
11:40pm	Ottawa	9h 50m	9:30am	St. Catharines (Brock University)	No tags

Next departures for Ottawa to St. Catharines on September 3
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:25am	St-Laurent station, Platform E	7h 15m	7:40am	St. Catharines	CheapestFastest
8:50am	St-Laurent	9h 15m	6:05pm	St. Catharines	No tags
6:15am	St-Laurent station, Platform E	7h 25m	1:40pm	St. Catharines	No tags
8:00am	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	14h 20m	10:20pm	Carlisle Street (between King St and Church St)	No tags
9:10am	Ottawa West	8h 55m	6:05pm	St. Catharines	No tags

Next departures for Ottawa to St. Catharines on September 4
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:00pm	St-Laurent station, Platform E	7h 40m	9:40pm	St. Catharines	CheapestFastest
8:50am	St-Laurent	9h 15m	6:05pm	St. Catharines	No tags
8:00am	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	15h 25m	11:25pm	Carlisle Street (between King St and Church St)	No tags
9:10am	Ottawa West	8h 55m	6:05pm	St. Catharines	No tags
10:00am	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	13h 25m	11:25pm	Carlisle Street (between King St and Church St)	No tags

Next departures for Ottawa to St. Catharines on September 5
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:00pm	Terry Fox / Centrum	8h 25m	11:25pm	Carlisle St (Between King and Church Streets)	Cheapest
2:00pm	St-Laurent station, Platform E	7h 40m	9:40pm	St. Catharines	Fastest
8:00am	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	9h 30m	5:30pm	Carlisle St (Between King and Church Streets)	No tags
8:50am	St-Laurent	9h 15m	6:05pm	St. Catharines	No tags
9:00am	St-Laurent station, Platform E	8h 40m	5:40pm	St. Catharines	No tags

Next departures for Ottawa to St. Catharines on September 6
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:00am	St-Laurent station, Platform E	8h 40m	5:40pm	St. Catharines	Cheapest
2:00pm	St-Laurent station, Platform E	7h 40m	9:40pm	St. Catharines	Fastest
8:50am	St-Laurent	9h 15m	6:05pm	St. Catharines	No tags
2:00pm	St-Laurent station, Platform E	7h 40m	9:40pm	St. Catharines	No tags
8:00am	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	12h 10m	8:10pm	Carlisle Street (between King St and Church St)	No tags

Next departures for Ottawa to St. Catharines on September 7
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:59pm	St-Laurent	10h 1m	10:00am	St. Catharines	Cheapest
2:00pm	St-Laurent station, Platform E	7h 40m	9:40pm	St. Catharines	Fastest
8:50am	St-Laurent	9h 15m	6:05pm	St. Catharines	No tags
9:00am	St-Laurent station, Platform E	8h 40m	5:40pm	St. Catharines	No tags
8:00am	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	9h 30m	5:30pm	Carlisle Street (between King St and Church St)	No tags

Next departures for Ottawa to St. Catharines on September 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	2:00pm	St-Laurent station, Platform E	7h 40m	9:40pm	St. Catharines	CheapestFastest
	8:50am	St-Laurent	9h 15m	6:05pm	St. Catharines	No tags
MapleBus + Megabus Canada	7:40am	Fallowfield - MacEwen Gas station	12h	7:40pm	St. Catharines	No tags
	11:59pm	St-Laurent	10h 1m	10:00am	St. Catharines	No tags
MapleBus + Megabus Canada	7:00am	Ottawa - Downtown Rideau	12h 40m	7:40pm	St. Catharines	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Ottawa to St. Catharines.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$15 - $116	Average Duration9h 30m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Carpool	Average Price$62 - $87	Average Duration5h 45m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends carpooling from Ottawa to St. Catharines

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach St. Catharines. The journey takes about 5 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $62, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

5h 45mAverage Duration

$62Cheapest ticket

16kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Ottawa, CA to St. Catharines: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$53

Average bus trip duration9h 30m

Number of daily buses28

Earliest bus departure12:25am

Distance236 miles (380 km)

Latest bus departure11:59pm

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FlixBus

3.5/510,364 reviews

Staff4.1

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

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

Makayla D.

July 2, 2023

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

Awful layover time. No outlets on bus. Weird route bc of the backtracking to Niagara

Pilar D.

January 21, 2020

Megabus

3.5/52,292 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2

Megabus offers an affordable and reliable bus service from Ottawa to St. Catharines, providing amenities such as spacious seating and free Wi-Fi. It's easy to travel to St. Catharines with ease and comfort on Megabus, the affordable and reliable choice for quality 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

Makayla D.

July 2, 2023

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

Awful layover time. No outlets on bus. Weird route bc of the backtracking to Niagara

Pilar D.

January 21, 2020

Rider Express

4/516,845 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.6

Based on 16845 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Rider Express ticket prices on this trip start at $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

Makayla D.

July 2, 2023

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

Awful layover time. No outlets on bus. Weird route bc of the backtracking to Niagara

Pilar D.

January 21, 2020

CA bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Rider Express, Ontario Northland, Valley Transit, New York Trailways, OurBus

Ottawa to St. Catharines Bus

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

Stops in Ottawa

A - Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)

B - CHEO

C - Université d'Ottawa - Desmarais Building

D - St-Laurent Station - 1300 St. Laurent Blvd

E - Queen & Metcalfe

F - University of Ottawa

Stops in St. Catharines

A - Carlisle St (Between King and Church Streets)

B - St. Catharines

Frequently asked questions for your trip Ottawa, CA - St. Catharines

How far is Ottawa from St. Catharines?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Ottawa to St. Catharines?

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

Best price found

08/31

$48

09/01

$54

Today

$47

09/03

$37

09/04

$37

09/05

$34

09/06

$30

09/07

$42

The cheapest trip from Ottawa, CA to St. Catharines was searched and found on Sep 6, 2025 with a price of $30

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 $30 to $94 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 $30 which is on 2025-09-06.

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.

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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

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time9h 30m	Avg Price$53	Daily Departures28
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time5h 45m	Avg Price$70	Daily Departures1

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Bus Tickets from Ottawa, CA to St. Catharines

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