How to travel from Ottawa, ON to St. Catharines, ON

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Compare bus and flight for Ottawa, ON to St. Catharines, ON

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ottawa, ON to St. Catharines, ON among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €49 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 19m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €49, while a flight costs an average of €520.

Distance: 234 miles (377 km)

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€520

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€74

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8h 5m

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7h 35m

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The cheapest way to travel from Ottawa, ON to St. Catharines, ON is a bus with an average price of €49.

This is compared to other travel options from Ottawa, ON to St. Catharines, ON:

A bus is €471 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ottawa, ON to St. Catharines, ON costing on average €520.

The fastest way to travel from Ottawa, ON to St. Catharines, ON is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 19m.

Other travel options to St. Catharines, ON take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 5m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Ottawa, ON and St. Catharines, ON including taking a bus and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Ottawa, ON to St. Catharines, ON among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around €49 compared to roughly €74 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €26. The journey takes 7h 35m versus 5h 32m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Ottawa, ON to St. Catharines, ON

How to get from Ottawa, ON to St. Catharines, ON by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Ottawa, ON to St. Catharines, ON is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    10:55 PM14h35
    Ottawa, ON
    1:30 PMSt. Catharines, ON
    €481One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    10:55 PM14h35
    Ottawa, ON
    1:30 PMSt. Catharines, ON
    €481One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    4:59 AM9h31
    Ottawa, ON
    2:30 PMSt. Catharines, ON
    €511One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    3:59 AM9h31
    Ottawa, ON
    1:30 PMSt. Catharines, ON
    €601One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    2:40 AM10h50
    Ottawa, ON
    1:30 PMSt. Catharines, ON
    €651One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Ottawa, ON to St. Catharines, ON

Travel to St. Catharines, ON easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Ottawa, ON to St. Catharines, ON.

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There are 2 options to travel between Ottawa, ON and St. Catharines, ON including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Ottawa, ON to St. Catharines, ON is a bus with an average price of €49.

This is compared to other travel options from Ottawa, ON to St. Catharines, ON:

A bus is €471 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ottawa, ON to St. Catharines, ON costing on average €520.

The fastest way to travel from Ottawa, ON to St. Catharines, ON is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 19m.

Other travel options to St. Catharines, ON take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 5m.

The distance from Ottawa, ON to St. Catharines, ON is approximately 234 miles (377 km).
The average frequency per day from Ottawa, ON to St. Catharines, ON is:
  • Around 42 flights per day.
  • Around 17 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ottawa, ON and St. Catharines, ON as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Ottawa, ON to St. Catharines, ON:
  • Flights mostly depart from Ottawa and arrive in Toronto.
  • Buses mostly depart from Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON and arrive in St. Catharines, Carlisle Street / King Street, ON.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ottawa, ON to St. Catharines, ON, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with WestJet, United, Air Canada, Porter Airlines, Jazz Aviation to go to St. Catharines, ON by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to St. Catharines, ON by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Ottawa, ON to St. Catharines, ON with the following travel companies:
  • 19 direct flights per day with WestJet, Air Canada, Porter Airlines.
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Ottawa, ON to St. Catharines, ON often also extend their vacation to go to Toronto, ON, London, ON, Montreal, QC, Mont-Royal, QC, Westmount, QC. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between St. Catharines, ON and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in St. Catharines, ON to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
For a fulfilling experience in St. Catharines, ON, plan to spend around 2 to 3 days to explore key attractions such as the Welland Canal, local wineries, and the vibrant downtown area.

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