There are 6 ways to get from Montreal to Rideau Ferry by train, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, taxi, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Montréal to Brockvilletrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Brockville to Smiths Fallstrain VIA Rail
3h 53m$97–494Drive 256.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Montreal to Rideau Ferrycar 256.1 km
3h 6m$52–74Bus
- Take the bus from Montréal to Ottawabus Montréal - Ottawa
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Perthbus FlixBus 2700 / ...
5h 9m$86–124Fly, train, taxi
- Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane YUL - YOW
- Take the train from Ottawa to Smiths Fallstrain
- Take the taxi from Smiths Falls to Rideau Ferrytaxi
4h 56m$324–1,269Train via Ottawa
- Take the train from Montréal to Ottawatrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Ottawa to Smiths Fallstrain VIA Rail
4h 5m$98–499Bus via Ottawa
- Take the bus from Montréal to Ottawabus Montréal - Ottawa
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Perthbus Ott-Tor
6h 40m$104–157
Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Montreal to Rideau Ferry is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Montreal to Rideau Ferry is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Montreal to Rideau Ferry. However, there are services departing from Montréal and arriving at Perth via Ottawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Montreal to Rideau Ferry. However, there are services departing from Montréal and arriving at Smiths Falls via Brockville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Montreal and Rideau Ferry is 265 km. The road distance is 256.1 km.
The best way to get from Montreal to Rideau Ferry without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs $95 - $500.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Montreal to Rideau Ferry, including transfers.
Montreal to Rideau Ferry bus services, operated by Orléans Express, depart from Montréal station.
Montreal to Rideau Ferry train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Montréal station.
The best way to get from Montreal to Rideau Ferry is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs $95 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $130 and takes 5h 9m.
What companies run services between Montreal, QC, Canada and Rideau Ferry, ON, Canada?
You can take a train from Montréal to Rideau Ferry via Brockville and Smiths Falls in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montréal to Rideau Ferry via Ottawa and Perth in around 5h 9m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–380
- Website
- jetaviation.com
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–380
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Montréal to Brockville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–250
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $45–140
- Business
- $90–230
- Business Plus
- $100–250
- Economy
- $50–150
- Economy Plus
- $55–160
Train from Brockville to Smiths Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–200
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $10–65
- Business
- $50–190
- Business Plus
- $65–200
- Economy
- $12–75
- Economy Plus
- $13–85
Train from Ottawa to Smiths Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–210
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $15–70
- Business
- $55–190
- Business Plus
- $70–210
- Economy
- $16–80
- Economy Plus
- $18–90
Train from Montréal to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–240
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $40–130
- Business
- $85–230
- Business Plus
- $100–240
- Economy
- $45–140
- Economy Plus
- $50–150
Train from Ottawa to Smiths Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–210
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $15–70
- Business
- $55–190
- Business Plus
- $70–210
- Economy
- $16–80
- Economy Plus
- $18–90
- Phone
- +1 833 449 6444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Orleans Express
Bus from Montréal to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- Orleans Express
- Adult
- $45–65
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ottawa to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 866-307-0002
- [email protected]
- Website
- Autobus Maheux - English
Bus from Montréal to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–60
- Book at
- Autobus Maheux Bookings
- Website
- Autobus Maheux - English
- Adult
- $50–60
- Phone
- +1 833 583 3636
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rider Express
Bus from Ottawa to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–60
- Website
- Rider Express
- Standard
- $22–60
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Booking & Getting There
Montreal to Rideau Ferry bus services, operated by Orléans Express, arrive at Ottawa station.
Montreal to Rideau Ferry train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Brockville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montreal to Rideau Ferry is 256 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Montreal to Rideau Ferry.
There are 17+ hotels available in Rideau Ferry.











