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Compare train and bus for Toronto, ON to St. Catharines, ON
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Toronto, ON to St. Catharines, ON among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 8m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, while a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 37 miles (61 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$18 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 26m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Toronto, ON to St. Catharines, ON
Compare the available ways to get from Toronto, ON to St. Catharines, ON, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Toronto, ON to St. Catharines, ON:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Toronto, ON to St. Catharines, ON costing on average $26 (€22).
Other travel options to St. Catharines, ON take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 26m.
Tickets start at around $18 (€16) compared to roughly $28 (€23) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $10 (€8). The journey takes 1h 56m versus 1h 11m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Toronto, ON to St. Catharines, ON
How to get from Toronto, ON to St. Catharines, ON by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Toronto, ON to St. Catharines, ON is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus3:45 PM1h50Toronto, Union Station Bus Terminal, ON5:35 PMSt. Catharines, Carlisle Street / King Street, ON$131One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus3:45 PM1h50Toronto, Union Station Bus Terminal, ON5:35 PMSt. Catharines, Carlisle Street / King Street, ON$131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus10:00 PM1h25Toronto, Union Station Bus Terminal, ON11:25 PMSt. Catharines, Carlisle Street / King Street, ON$251One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus1:00 PM1h45Toronto, Union Station Bus Terminal, ON2:45 PMSt. Catharines, Isaac Brock Blvd W / University Rd W (Brock University), ON$141One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:00 AM1h30Toronto, Union Station Bus Terminal, ON9:30 AMSt. Catharines, Isaac Brock Blvd W / University Rd W (Brock University), ON$151One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:00 AM1h30Toronto, Union Station Bus Terminal, ON11:30 AMSt. Catharines, Carlisle Street / King Street, ON$151One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Toronto, 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 Toronto, ON to St. Catharines, ON.

This is compared to other travel options from Toronto, ON to St. Catharines, ON:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Toronto, ON to St. Catharines, ON costing on average $26 (€22).
Other travel options to St. Catharines, ON take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 26m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Toronto, ON and St. Catharines, ON as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Toronto (Union Station), Toronto, ON and arrive in St. Catharines station, St. Catharines, ON.
- Buses mostly depart from Toronto, Union Station Bus Terminal, ON and arrive in St. Catharines, Carlisle Street / King Street, ON.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to St. Catharines, ON by bus.
- Travel with Seajets to go to St. Catharines, ON by train.
- 11 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Seajets.
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