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Today28 Jun
Tomorrow29 Jun
from US$46
Mon30 Jun
from US$50
Tue1 Jul
from US$39
Wed2 Jul
from US$46
Thu3 Jul
from US$31
Fri4 Jul
from US$46
Sat5 Jul
from US$17

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 29 June at
    Departure city: Ottawa
    Departure location: St-Laurent station, Platform E
    Arrival time: 29 June at
    Destination city: St. Catharines
    Destination location: St. Catharines
    Operated by: Megabus CanadaMegabus Canada
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 29 June at
    Departure city: Ottawa
    Departure location: St-Laurent
    Arrival time: 29 June at
    Destination city: St. Catharines
    Destination location: St. Catharines
    Operated by: Rider ExpressRider Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 29 June at
    Departure city: Ottawa
    Departure location: St-Laurent station, Platform E
    Arrival time: 29 June at
    Destination city: St. Catharines
    Destination location: St. Catharines
    Operated by: Megabus CanadaMegabus Canada
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 29 June at
    Departure city: Ottawa
    Departure location: Ottawa (VIA Rail)
    Arrival time: 29 June at
    Destination city: St. Catharines
    Destination location: Carlisle Street (between King St and Church St)
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 29 June at
    Departure city: Ottawa
    Departure location: St-Laurent
    Arrival time: 30 June at
    Destination city: St. Catharines
    Destination location: St. Catharines
    Operated by: Rider ExpressRider Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Ottawa to St. Catharines

Bus
Average priceUS$11 - US$102Average duration9h 15m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average priceUS$36 - US$78Average duration5h 45m
16kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Ottawa to St. Catharines

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach St. Catharines. The journey takes about 9 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just US$11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22bus per day
9h 15mAverage duration
US$11Cheapest ticket
10kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Ottawa to St. Catharines: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$48
Average bus trip duration9h 15m
Number of daily buses22
Earliest bus departure00:25
Distance237 miles
Latest bus departure23:59

Ottawa to St. Catharines Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Ottawa to St. Catharines. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

We make sure you can find a bus service from Ottawa to St. Catharines from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to St. Catharines from Ottawa, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Ottawa, CA - St. Catharines

  1. What's the distance between Ottawa and St. Catharines by coach?

    The journey from Ottawa to St. Catharines by coach covers an approximate distance of 235 miles (378 km).

  2. How can I get from Ottawa to St. Catharines without driving?

    You can reach St. Catharines from Ottawa by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. 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
26/06
US$79
27/06
US$44
Today
US$41
29/06
US$45
30/06
US$48
01/07
US$37
02/07
US$45
03/07
US$30
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Ottawa to St. Catharines was searched and found on 3 Jul 2025 with a price of US$30

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Ottawa to St. Catharines as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$30 to US$79 for a bus ticket from Ottawa to St. Catharines based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$30, which is on 2025-07-03.

Usually MECA, 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.

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 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.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Ottawa to St. Catharines.

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!

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Bus from Ottawa to St. Catharines

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