How much is the bus ticket from Ottawa to St. Catharines?

The cheapest bus tickets from Ottawa to St. Catharines start from $59. The average price for this route is around $78. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Ottawa to St. Catharines?

The average bus travel time from Ottawa to St. Catharines is 9h 30m, covering a distance of 367 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 7h 20m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Ottawa to St. Catharines route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Megabus , Rider Express .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Ottawa to St. Catharines?

The earliest bus departs from Ottawa to St. Catharines at 12:25am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Ottawa to St. Catharines?

A bus trip from Ottawa to St. Catharines generates an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Ottawa to St. Catharines?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Rider Express , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 18310 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Ottawa to St. Catharines?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Rider Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Ottawa to St. Catharines?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Megabus , with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Ottawa to St. Catharines?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Rider Express , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Ottawa to St. Catharines from $55 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Ottawa to St. Catharines on March 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:30pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	7h 55m	11:25pm	Carlisle Street (between King St and Church St)	No tags
Bus	11:40pm	1980 Ogilvie Rd	9h 50m	9:30am	St. Catharines (Brock University)	No tags
Bus	11:40pm	1980 Ogilvie Rd	11h 20m	11:00am	Carlisle Street (between King St and Church St)	No tags
Bus	11:59pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	9h 31m	9:30am	St. Catharines (Brock University)	No tags
Bus	11:59pm	Ottawa (VIA Rail)	11h 1m	11:00am	Carlisle Street (between King St and Church St)	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Ottawa to St. Catharines

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach St. Catharines. The journey takes about 9 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $59, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day

9h 30mAverage Duration

367 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$59 - $176	Average Duration9h 30m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$184 - $185	Average Duration7h 15m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$46 - $46	Average Duration6h	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e

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

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

Stops in St. Catharines

A
Carlisle St (Between King and Church Streets)
Carlisle Street (between King St and Church St),, L2R3J2 St Catharines, ON, Canada
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B
St. Catharines
70 Carlisle St., St. Catharines Ontario Canada, L2R 4H6
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512,292 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

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

The seats were too small, without enough space between them (in the rows). The bus was old looking and not very clean. The waiting times between stops sometimes were very long. I don't see why there needs to be assigned seating, since it's inconvenient to ask people to move during the trip. However the bus did drive at a reasonable pace and the driver was nice.

Jess C.

October 12, 2025

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

Makayla D.

July 2, 2023

Bus was on time and comfortable

Ryan H.

August 3, 2025

Megabus

3.5/52,898 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wi‑Fi2.1

Based on 2898 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 $48

Megabus Canada Ottawa St. Catharines recent customer reviews

Comfy seats and didn't have to share was good. Everything else wasn't. Chargers didn't work. Bus was late at every stop. Had to switch buses mid trip because of technical issues. Bathroom very small. Why have TVs if not used

Andrew M.

November 2, 2025

the Kingston to toronto trip was delayed

Nadia A.

August 2, 2025

Rider Express

4/518,310 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wi‑Fi3.6

Based on 18310 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Rider Express ticket prices on this trip start at $68

Rider Express Ottawa St. Catharines recent customer reviews

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

CA bus companies:FlixBus, Greyhound, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Ottawa to St. Catharines?
The cheapest bus tickets from Ottawa to St. Catharines start from $59. The average price for this route is around $78. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Ottawa to St. Catharines?
The average bus travel time from Ottawa to St. Catharines is 9h 30m, covering a distance of 367 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 7h 20m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Ottawa to St. Catharines route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Megabus, Rider Express.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Ottawa to St. Catharines?
The earliest bus departs from Ottawa to St. Catharines at 12:25am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Ottawa to St. Catharines?
A bus trip from Ottawa to St. Catharines generates an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Ottawa to St. Catharines?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Rider Express, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 18310 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Ottawa to St. Catharines?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Rider Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Ottawa to St. Catharines?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Megabus, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Ottawa to St. Catharines?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Rider Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.