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

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

Omio recommends booking the coach 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 coach, with an average ticket price of £44 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £44, while a flight costs an average of £464.

Distance: 377 km

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Compare ways to travel from Ottawa, ON to St. Catharines, ON

Compare the available ways to get from Ottawa, ON to St. Catharines, ON, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Ottawa, ON to St. Catharines, ON is a coach with an average price of £44.

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

A coach is £421 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ottawa, ON to St. Catharines, ON costing on average £464.

The fastest way to travel from Ottawa, ON to St. Catharines, ON is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 30m.

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

Coach takes on average 8h 2m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Ottawa, ON and St. Catharines, ON including taking a coach and flight.
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 £44 compared to roughly £65 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £22. The journey takes 7h 32m 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 to St. Catharines, ON from Ottawa, ON by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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

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FAQs: 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 coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Ottawa, ON to St. Catharines, ON is a coach with an average price of £44.

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

A coach is £421 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ottawa, ON to St. Catharines, ON costing on average £464.

The fastest way to travel from Ottawa, ON to St. Catharines, ON is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 30m.

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

Coach takes on average 8h 2m.

The Ottawa, ON to St. Catharines, ON distance is approximately 377 km.
The average frequency per day from Ottawa, ON to St. Catharines, ON is:
  • Around 42 flights per day.
  • Around 19 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ottawa, ON and St. Catharines, ON as scheduled services by coach 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.
  • Coaches 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 United, WestJet, Porter Airlines, Air Canada, Jazz Aviation, psa airlines, Republic Airlines, skywest airlines to go to St. Catharines, ON by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to St. Catharines, ON by coach.
Yes, there are direct services available from Ottawa, ON to St. Catharines, ON with the following travel companies:
  • 17 direct flights per day with WestJet, Porter Airlines, Air Canada, Jazz Aviation.
  • 4 direct coaches 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.
To get from Ottawa, ON to St. Catharines, ON, you can choose from several travel options including coach and flight.
To fully explore St. Catharines, ON, and experience its key attractions such as the Welland Canal and local vineyards, plan for a 2 to 3-day visit.

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