Updated: September 11th, 2011
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905-687-5555 for St. Catharines Transit INFORMATION and LOST & FOUND

MISSION STATEMENT: “Our purpose is to provide a safe, courteous and reliable transit service which responds to the needs of our community”

DOWNTOWN TERMINAL – 70 Carlisle St. between King & St. Paul

Fares: St.Catharines Transit operates on an exact fare system. Our Operators do not carry tickets or change. The following prices are effective September 1, 2011 and are subject to change.

NOTE: Cash fare for a elementary student has been changed from $1.75 to $2.00 .  All 4 & 5 ride cards have been changed to a 10 ride card. 4 and 5 ride cards will still be accepted.

Cash or Debit may be used to purchase tickets or passes at the Downtown Terminal. Cash, Debit or (cheque with proper ID required) only at the Administration Office at 2012 First Street Louth.

Fare Structure —— Ride Cards —— Cash Fare
Adults   10 ride card  for $23.50   $2.50
Seniors   10 ride card  for $17.50   $2.50
Secondary & Elementary Students   10 ride card  for $20.00    
Secondary Students       $2.50
Elementary Students – age 5 to grade 8       $2.00

Traveling to Welland or Niagara Falls

Take your St. Catharines Transit bus and make connections at Brock University or Niagara College Glendale Campus to Welland Transit or Niagara Transit: St.Catharines Transit passengers wanting to go to Welland or Niagara Falls. Use a St.Catharines Transit bus pass, single ride from your ride card or $2.50 cash fare and for an additional $1.50 in the St. Catharines Transit fare box you will get a transfer from the driver saying hub 7,8. which is then given to the next driver at the Brock University Hub or Niagara College Glendale Campus Hub. Return fares vary slightly depending on which city. For arrival / departure times and return fare information please refer to the Niagara Transit and Welland Transit website.

Transit Passes

Click here for a list of Transit Ticket Outlets

31 day passes are available in a number of different categories. They allow 31 days of consecutive unlimited use of services from first day activation. All passes are Non-Transferable. Photo Identification can be requested at time of purchase or at time of boarding.  Lost or stolen passes ARE NOT replaced or refunded.

The following pass prices are effective April 1, 2007 and are subject to change:

Transit Pass  —— ——  Price
Weekend One Day All Day Family Pass. More info…     $6.00 / day
Adult Pass (ages 21 – 64)     $80.00 / month
Senior Pass (Adults 65+)     $50.00 / month
‘Semester’ Pass MAY – AUGUST **     $290.00 / 4 months
Secondary Student Pass     $50.00 / month

Note: You may be requested to show some sort of current valid Photo – ID at time of purchasing any type of fare media or at time of boarding.

Secondary School and Continued Education - Current Photo – ID issued by your educational institution or a St. Catharines Transit Continuing Education or Secondary School Authorization form may be requested at time of boarding and at time of purchase. Talk with your school official to get a form.

 
Semester ** valid for post-secondary students ONLY

All passes are available at:

  • Downtown Transit Terminal (Ticket Office)
  • St. Catharines Transit Commission Office, 2012 First St. Louth

Stop Request

In the evening, if you wish to exit at a location other than a regular bus stop, simply speak with your bus Operator a block before you wish to get off the bus, and they will let you off as close to your request as is safely possible. It’s that easy!