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How to get fromOttawa to Palmer Rapidsby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ottawa to Palmer Rapids by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to Renfrewbus bus Ontc
    2. Take the taxi from Renfrew to Palmer Rapidstaxi taxi
    2h 54m
    $211–271

  2. Drive  180.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ottawa to Palmer Rapidscar car 180.5 km
    2h 26m
    $36–52

  3. Bus, taxi via Cobden

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to Cobdenbus bus Ontc
    2. Take the taxi from Cobden to Palmer Rapidstaxi taxi
    3h 7m
    $183–246

  4. Bus, taxi via Cobden #2

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to Cobdenbus bus Ontc
    2. Take the taxi from Cobden to Palmer Rapidstaxi taxi
    4h 21m
    $186–254

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  • Distance: 189.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Palmer Rapids, ON, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Ottawa to Palmer Rapids. However, you can take the bus to Renfrew then take the taxi to Palmer Rapids. Alternatively, you can drive from Ottawa to Palmer Rapids in around 2h 26m.

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