Ottawa to St. Catharines by bus
St. Catharines lies 376 km (234 mi) south-west of Ottawa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 7 h including stops, over roughly 459 km (285 mi) of road.
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| Ottawa | St. Catharines | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 1 million | 136,803 |
| Elevation | 71 m (233 ft) | 102 m (335 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
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Staying in St. Catharines
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Common questions
How far is St. Catharines from Ottawa?
376 km (234 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Ottawa; by road roughly 459 km (285 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ottawa to St. Catharines by bus?
About 7 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ottawa and St. Catharines?
No, both are on America/Toronto at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.