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 prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 7h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, and a bus costs an average of $38.

Distance: 234 miles (377 km)

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$64

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$91

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7h 46m

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7h 16m

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5h 32m

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The cheapest way to travel from Ottawa, ON to St. Catharines, ON is a bus with an average price of $64 (€52).

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

A bus is $272 (€219) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ottawa, ON to St. Catharines, ON costing on average $336 (€271).

The fastest way to travel from Ottawa, ON to St. Catharines, ON is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 14m.

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

Bus takes on average 7h 16m.

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.

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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.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:00 AM8h45
    Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON
    2:45 PMSt. Catharines, Isaac Brock Blvd W / University Rd W (Brock University), ON
    $441One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:00 AM8h45
    Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON
    2:45 PMSt. Catharines, Isaac Brock Blvd W / University Rd W (Brock University), ON
    $441One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Porter AirlinesPD2258
    3:30 PM1h03
    Ottawa
    4:33 PMToronto Island
    $4111One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:00 AM9h30
    Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON
    5:30 PMSt. Catharines, Carlisle Street / King Street, ON
    $441One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:40 AM9h50
    Ottawa, Gloucester Centre, ON
    5:30 PMSt. Catharines, Carlisle Street / King Street, ON
    $441One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:30 PM7h55
    Ottawa, VIA Rail, ON
    11:25 PMSt. Catharines, Carlisle Street / King Street, ON
    $511One-way
    1 transfer
  • WestJetWS893
    6:55 AM1h05
    Ottawa
    8:00 AMToronto
    $4021One-way
    0 transfers
  • WestJetWS589
    6:25 PM1h10
    Ottawa
    7:35 PMToronto
    $4021One-way
    0 transfers
  • Porter AirlinesPD2260
    5:55 PM1h03
    Ottawa
    6:58 PMToronto Island
    $4111One-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 $64 (€52).

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

A bus is $272 (€219) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ottawa, ON to St. Catharines, ON costing on average $336 (€271).

The fastest way to travel from Ottawa, ON to St. Catharines, ON is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 14m.

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

Bus takes on average 7h 16m.

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 26 flights per day.
  • Around 11 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 FlixBus to go to St. Catharines, ON by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Ottawa, ON to St. Catharines, ON:
  • 3 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, Montreal, QC, Mont-Royal, QC, Westmount, QC, London, ON. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between St. Catharines, ON and these popular destinations at a great price.

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