Bus Saint Catharines, ON to Ottawa, ON: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Saint Catharines, ON to Ottawa, ON

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Saint Catharines, ON to Ottawa, ON from various bus operators like FlixBus, megabus Canada or Metrolinx for the next days.

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tomorrow

Thursday

$41

Friday

$27

Saturday

$38

Sunday

Monday

$39

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	8h 25m	5:10 AM	Saint Catharines, ON	Union Bus Terminal	1:35 PM	Ottawa, ON	Train Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Bus Terminal, Saint Catharines, ON (Canada) at 12/11/2025 5:10:00 AM to Train Station, Ottawa, ON (Canada) arriving at 12/11/2025 1:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
FlixBus	12h 15m	5:30 PM	Saint Catharines, ON	Brock University	5:45 AM	Ottawa, ON	Train Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Brock University, Saint Catharines, ON (Canada) at 12/11/2025 5:30:00 PM to Train Station, Ottawa, ON (Canada) arriving at 12/12/2025 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
FlixBus	12h 30m	5:30 PM	Saint Catharines, ON	Brock University	6:00 AM	Ottawa, ON	Iris Street	Economy	$41	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Brock University, Saint Catharines, ON (Canada) at 12/11/2025 5:30:00 PM to Iris Street, Ottawa, ON (Canada) arriving at 12/12/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
FlixBus	15h 10m	5:10 AM	Saint Catharines, ON	Union Bus Terminal	8:20 PM	Ottawa, ON	Iris Street	Economy	$42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Bus Terminal, Saint Catharines, ON (Canada) at 12/11/2025 5:10:00 AM to Iris Street, Ottawa, ON (Canada) arriving at 12/11/2025 8:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from Saint Catharines, ON to Ottawa, ON via Toronto, ON, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  7h 25m
  
  0
  
  5:10 AM
  
  Saint Catharines, ON
  Union Bus Terminal
  
  6:40 AM
  
  Toronto, ON
  Union Station Bus Terminal
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $9
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Union Bus Terminal, Saint Catharines, ON (Canada) at 12/10/2025 5:10:00 AM to Union Station Bus Terminal, Toronto, ON (Canada) arriving at 12/10/2025 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
- Bookaway
  
  5h 35m
  
  0
  
  7:00 AM
  
  Toronto, ON
  Union Station Bus Terminal
  
  12:35 PM
  
  Ottawa, ON
  St. Laurent Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $21
  
  A Bus from Bookaway goes from Union Station Bus Terminal, Toronto, ON (Canada) at 12/10/2025 7:00:00 AM to St. Laurent Bus Station, Ottawa, ON (Canada) arriving at 12/10/2025 12:35:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
Travel Time is 1h 0m shorter, and you will save $11

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	8h 25m	5:10 AM	Saint Catharines, ON	Union Bus Terminal	1:35 PM	Ottawa, ON	Train Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Bus Terminal, Saint Catharines, ON (Canada) at 12/12/2025 5:10:00 AM to Train Station, Ottawa, ON (Canada) arriving at 12/12/2025 1:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
FlixBus	15h 10m	5:10 AM	Saint Catharines, ON	Union Bus Terminal	8:20 PM	Ottawa, ON	Gloucester Centre Bus Stop	Economy	$28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Bus Terminal, Saint Catharines, ON (Canada) at 12/12/2025 5:10:00 AM to Gloucester Centre Bus Stop, Ottawa, ON (Canada) arriving at 12/12/2025 8:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 10m
megabus Canada	9h 10m	1:30 PM	Saint Catharines, ON	Union Bus Terminal	10:40 PM	Ottawa, ON	St. Laurent Bus Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from megabus Canada goes from Union Bus Terminal, Saint Catharines, ON (Canada) at 12/12/2025 1:30:00 PM to St. Laurent Bus Station, Ottawa, ON (Canada) arriving at 12/12/2025 10:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
megabus Canada	9h 35m	7:30 PM	Saint Catharines, ON	Union Bus Terminal	5:05 AM	Ottawa, ON	St. Laurent Bus Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from megabus Canada goes from Union Bus Terminal, Saint Catharines, ON (Canada) at 12/12/2025 7:30:00 PM to St. Laurent Bus Station, Ottawa, ON (Canada) arriving at 12/13/2025 5:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
Metrolinx	14h 7m	9:01 AM	Saint Catharines, ON	Brock University	11:08 PM	Ottawa, ON	Hospital General Campus	Economy	$123	A Bus from Metrolinx goes from Brock University, Saint Catharines, ON (Canada) at 12/12/2025 9:01:00 AM to Hospital General Campus, Ottawa, ON (Canada) arriving at 12/12/2025 11:08:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $123 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 7m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	15h 10m	5:10 AM	Saint Catharines, ON	Union Bus Terminal	8:20 PM	Ottawa, ON	Iris Street	Economy	$38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Bus Terminal, Saint Catharines, ON (Canada) at 12/13/2025 5:10:00 AM to Iris Street, Ottawa, ON (Canada) arriving at 12/13/2025 8:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 10m
FlixBus	8h 25m	5:10 AM	Saint Catharines, ON	Union Bus Terminal	1:35 PM	Ottawa, ON	Train Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Bus Terminal, Saint Catharines, ON (Canada) at 12/13/2025 5:10:00 AM to Train Station, Ottawa, ON (Canada) arriving at 12/13/2025 1:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
FlixBus	8h 39m	3:20 PM	Saint Catharines, ON	Union Bus Terminal	11:59 PM	Ottawa, ON	Train Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Bus Terminal, Saint Catharines, ON (Canada) at 12/13/2025 3:20:00 PM to Train Station, Ottawa, ON (Canada) arriving at 12/13/2025 11:59:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 39m
FlixBus	8h 55m	3:20 PM	Saint Catharines, ON	Union Bus Terminal	12:15 AM	Ottawa, ON	Iris Street	Economy	$43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Bus Terminal, Saint Catharines, ON (Canada) at 12/13/2025 3:20:00 PM to Iris Street, Ottawa, ON (Canada) arriving at 12/14/2025 12:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
FlixBus	12h 15m	5:30 PM	Saint Catharines, ON	Brock University	5:45 AM	Ottawa, ON	Train Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Brock University, Saint Catharines, ON (Canada) at 12/13/2025 5:30:00 PM to Train Station, Ottawa, ON (Canada) arriving at 12/14/2025 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Saint Catharines, ON to Ottawa, ON via Toronto, ON, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  7h 25m
  
  0
  
  5:10 AM
  
  Saint Catharines, ON
  Union Bus Terminal
  
  6:40 AM
  
  Toronto, ON
  Union Station Bus Terminal
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $9
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Union Bus Terminal, Saint Catharines, ON (Canada) at 12/10/2025 5:10:00 AM to Union Station Bus Terminal, Toronto, ON (Canada) arriving at 12/10/2025 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
- Bookaway
  
  5h 35m
  
  0
  
  7:00 AM
  
  Toronto, ON
  Union Station Bus Terminal
  
  12:35 PM
  
  Ottawa, ON
  St. Laurent Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $21
  
  A Bus from Bookaway goes from Union Station Bus Terminal, Toronto, ON (Canada) at 12/10/2025 7:00:00 AM to St. Laurent Bus Station, Ottawa, ON (Canada) arriving at 12/10/2025 12:35:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
Travel Time is 1h 0m shorter, and you will save $8

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	12h 15m	5:30 PM	Saint Catharines, ON	Brock University	5:45 AM	Ottawa, ON	Train Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Brock University, Saint Catharines, ON (Canada) at 12/15/2025 5:30:00 PM to Train Station, Ottawa, ON (Canada) arriving at 12/16/2025 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
FlixBus	12h 30m	5:30 PM	Saint Catharines, ON	Brock University	6:00 AM	Ottawa, ON	Iris Street	Economy	$39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Brock University, Saint Catharines, ON (Canada) at 12/15/2025 5:30:00 PM to Iris Street, Ottawa, ON (Canada) arriving at 12/16/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
FlixBus	8h 39m	3:20 PM	Saint Catharines, ON	Union Bus Terminal	11:59 PM	Ottawa, ON	Train Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Bus Terminal, Saint Catharines, ON (Canada) at 12/15/2025 3:20:00 PM to Train Station, Ottawa, ON (Canada) arriving at 12/15/2025 11:59:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 39m
FlixBus	8h 55m	3:20 PM	Saint Catharines, ON	Union Bus Terminal	12:15 AM	Ottawa, ON	Iris Street	Economy	$43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Bus Terminal, Saint Catharines, ON (Canada) at 12/15/2025 3:20:00 PM to Iris Street, Ottawa, ON (Canada) arriving at 12/16/2025 12:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
FlixBus	8h 25m	5:10 AM	Saint Catharines, ON	Union Bus Terminal	1:35 PM	Ottawa, ON	Train Station	Economy	$47	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Bus Terminal, Saint Catharines, ON (Canada) at 12/15/2025 5:10:00 AM to Train Station, Ottawa, ON (Canada) arriving at 12/15/2025 1:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Saint Catharines, ON to Ottawa, ON via Toronto, ON, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  7h 25m
  
  0
  
  5:10 AM
  
  Saint Catharines, ON
  Union Bus Terminal
  
  6:40 AM
  
  Toronto, ON
  Union Station Bus Terminal
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $9
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Union Bus Terminal, Saint Catharines, ON (Canada) at 12/10/2025 5:10:00 AM to Union Station Bus Terminal, Toronto, ON (Canada) arriving at 12/10/2025 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
- Bookaway
  
  5h 35m
  
  0
  
  7:00 AM
  
  Toronto, ON
  Union Station Bus Terminal
  
  12:35 PM
  
  Ottawa, ON
  St. Laurent Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $21
  
  A Bus from Bookaway goes from Union Station Bus Terminal, Toronto, ON (Canada) at 12/10/2025 7:00:00 AM to St. Laurent Bus Station, Ottawa, ON (Canada) arriving at 12/10/2025 12:35:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
Travel Time is 1h 0m shorter, and you will save $9

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Saint Catharines, ON to Ottawa, ON is $27 on 12/12/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Saint Catharines, ON and Ottawa, ON

See here how frequent the connections between Saint Catharines, ON and Ottawa, ON are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 20 daily buses from Saint Catharines, ON to Ottawa, ON. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Saint Catharines, ON and Ottawa, ON.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 20 buses from Saint Catharines, ON to Ottawa, ON, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Saint Catharines, ON and Ottawa, ON, with 1 offers.

Facts about the bus from Saint Catharines, ON to Ottawa, ON

Compare all providers like FlixBus, megabus Canada and Metrolinx that travel 9 times every day by bus from Saint Catharines, ON to Ottawa, ON in one click! Book your bus ticket from Saint Catharines, ON to Ottawa, ON starting from $27!

Cheapest Bus	$27
Fastest Bus	8h 5m
Earliest Bus	5:10 AM
Latest Bus	5:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	9 Ø
Distance	235.7 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus, megabus Canada and Metrolinx

Cheapest bus connections from Saint Catharines, ON to Ottawa, ON

Every day, 9 buses from 3 bus companies leave Saint Catharines, ON for Ottawa, ON: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/09/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

Thursday 12/11

$41

Friday 12/12

$27

Saturday 12/13

$38

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

$38

Tuesday 12/16

$37

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

Sunday 12/28

Monday 12/29

Tuesday 12/30

$41

Wednesday 12/31

Thursday 01/01

Friday 01/02

Saturday 01/03

The cheapest time to travel from Saint Catharines, ON to Ottawa, ON

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Saint Catharines, ON to Ottawa, ON, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $27, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Saint Catharines, ON to Ottawa, ON. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $41.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Saint Catharines, ON to Ottawa, ON, with $27. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $33.

How to save money travelling from Saint Catharines, ON to Ottawa, ON

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Saint Catharines, ON to Ottawa, ON in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Saint Catharines, ON to Ottawa, ON, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Saint Catharines, ON to Ottawa, ON are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Saint Catharines, ON to Ottawa, ON

These are the most booked bus companies between Saint Catharines, ON to Ottawa, ON from our users.

FlixBus from Saint Catharines, ON to Ottawa, ON

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Saint Catharines, ON to Ottawa, ON:

Cheapest Price	$27
Fastest Bus	8h 25m
Earliest Bus	5:10 AM
Last Bus	5:30 PM
Daily Connections	7 Ø
Found on	12/7/2025

megabus Canada from Saint Catharines, ON to Ottawa, ON

Here you will find the key facts about the megabus Canada bus route Saint Catharines, ON to Ottawa, ON:

Cheapest Price	$30
Fastest Bus	8h 5m
Earliest Bus	6:30 AM
Last Bus	7:30 PM
Daily Connections	5 Ø
Found on	10/22/2025

All bus stations and stops in Saint Catharines, ON and Ottawa, ON

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Saint Catharines, ON and Ottawa, ON.

Union Bus Terminal

Carlisle St 62-66

Brock University

Bus Stop

Slater / Metcalfe Bus Stop

Intersection of Slater St & Metcalfe

St. Laurent Bus Station

Transitway 3570

University of Ottawa

Cumberland St 591

Rideau B

George St 1

Bay / Queen Bus Station

Bay / Queen Bay / Queen

Service and Comfort on the bus from Saint Catharines, ON to Ottawa, ON

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Saint Catharines, ON to Ottawa, ON? Or which bus companies serve the route Saint Catharines, ON to Ottawa, ON? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Saint Catharines, ON to Ottawa, ON bus

How much does a Saint Catharines, ON Ottawa, ON bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $27 and takes 8h 25m to reach Ottawa, ON. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Saint Catharines, ON to Ottawa, ON?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $27 and $140. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Ottawa, ON.

On average, how many connections are available from Saint Catharines, ON to Ottawa, ON each day?

Every day, the Saint Catharines, ON to Ottawa, ON bus route is served by approximately 9 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Saint Catharines, ON to Ottawa, ON take?

The fastest bus from Saint Catharines, ON to Ottawa, ON is offered by megabus Canada and takes 8h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $33. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Saint Catharines, ON to Ottawa, ON?

The earliest bus arriving in Ottawa, ON from Saint Catharines, ON starts at 5:10 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Saint Catharines, ON to Ottawa, ON?

The latest bus trip departing from Saint Catharines, ON for Ottawa, ON starts at 5:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Saint Catharines, ON Ottawa, ON route?

When traveling by bus from Saint Catharines, ON to Ottawa, ON, passengers can travel with FlixBus, megabus Canada and Metrolinx. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Saint Catharines, ON and Ottawa, ON?

You can check all the direct connections between Saint Catharines, ON and Ottawa, ON by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus, megabus Canada and Metrolinx.

What can I take with me on the Saint Catharines, ON to Ottawa, ON bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Saint Catharines, ON Ottawa, ON bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Saint Catharines, ON Ottawa, ON bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Saint Catharines, ON to Ottawa, ON on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Saint Catharines, ON to Ottawa, ON

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Saint Catharines, ON and to Ottawa, ON

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Saint Catharines, ON and to Ottawa, ON. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!