There are 4 ways to get from Ottawa to Port Elmsley by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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 Ottawa to Smiths Fallstrain VIA Rail
57 min$40–234Drive 84.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Ottawa to Port Elmsleycar 84.3 km
1h 3m$18–25Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Perthbus FlixBus N2710
1h 23m$41–57Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ottawa to Port Elmsleytaxi 84.3 km
1h 3m$190–240
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Port Elmsley is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Port Elmsley is to train which takes 57 min and costs $40 - $240.
No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa to Port Elmsley. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Perth via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Port Elmsley. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Smiths Falls via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.
The distance between Ottawa and Port Elmsley is 74 km. The road distance is 84.3 km.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Port Elmsley without a car is to train which takes 57 min and costs $40 - $240.
It takes approximately 57 min to get from Ottawa to Port Elmsley, including transfers.
Ottawa to Port Elmsley bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ottawa station.
Ottawa to Port Elmsley train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Port Elmsley is to train which takes 57 min and costs $40 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $60 and takes 1h 23m.
What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Port Elmsley, ON, Canada?
VIA Rail operates a train from Ottawa to Smiths Falls 4 times a day. Tickets cost $15–210 and the journey takes 48 min. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Ottawa to Perth 5 times a week. Tickets cost $11–17 and the journey takes 1h 10m.
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Ottawa to Smiths Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 4 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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ottawa to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Estimated price
- $190–240
A-Aylmer Georgis Taxi
- Phone
- +1 819 319 2777
- Website
- aaylmergeorgistaxi.ca
Blue Line Taxi
- Phone
- +1 613 238 1111
- Website
- bluelinetaxi.com
Loyal Taxi
- Phone
- +1 819 484 4444
- Website
- taxiloyal.com
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Booking & Getting There
Ottawa to Port Elmsley bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Perth station.
Ottawa to Port Elmsley train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Smiths Falls station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to Port Elmsley is 84 km. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Ottawa to Port Elmsley.
There are 12+ hotels available in Port Elmsley.