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Located between Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal, Kingston is an accessible waterfront destination that’s easy to reach year-round. Whether you’re driving along Highway 401, taking the train, hopping on an intercity bus, or cycling into the city, there are plenty of ways to make your way to Kingston.
Kingston is located directly off Highway 401, making it an easy drive from major cities across Ontario and Quebec.
From Toronto: Approximately 2.5 hours (260 km)
From Ottawa: Approximately 2 hours (200 km)
From Montreal: Approximately 3 hours (290 km)
To reach Downtown Kingston, take Highway 401 exits at Division Street or Sir John A. Macdonald Boulevard and follow signs toward the waterfront and city centre.
Once downtown, Princess Street, Ontario Street, King Street East, Queen Street, and Brock Street provide convenient access to shops, restaurants, attractions, and RoadTrip activities.
Public parking garages and on-street parking are available throughout the downtown core.
Intercity bus services, including Megabus and FlixBus, connect Kingston with cities such as Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Windsor, and Mississauga.
Most intercity buses arrive at the Kingston Bus Terminal at 1175 John Counter Boulevard, located just south of Highway 401 between Division Street and Sir John A. Macdonald Boulevard.
From the bus terminal, visitors can take Kingston Transit, a taxi, or a rideshare to Downtown Kingston. The trip typically takes approximately 10–15 minutes, depending on traffic.
VIA Rail offers daily service to Kingston from Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal, providing a comfortable alternative to driving.
Toronto to Kingston: Approximately 2.5 hours
Ottawa to Kingston: Approximately 2 hours
Montreal to Kingston: Approximately 2.5 hours
The Kingston VIA Rail station is located at 1800 John Counter Boulevard, approximately a 15-minute drive from Downtown Kingston.
Taxis, rideshare services, and local transit are available from the station, making it easy to continue your journey into the city centre.
However you choose to arrive, getting to Kingston is just the beginning. Once you're here, discover the best ways to get around Downtown Kingston and make your way to RoadTrip.
More Ways to Get Here
Whether you’re driving, biking, taking the bus, or carpooling, explore all the ways to make your way to RoadTrip and find the option that works best for you.
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