Getting Around Kingston - Transportation Options
As a smaller sized city with big city amenities, Kingston prides itself in being a city that is easy to get around in, with short commute times and a fantastic, walkable waterfront.
Cycling:
The City of Kingston provides racks for parking bicycles at numerous locations along Princess Street in the municipality's downtown core. About half of the bike racks are permanent and are even available to hearty winter commuters. For information on bike racking locations, please visit the City of Kingston website.
In addition, Kingston Transit provides "Rack and Roll" service on their buses from April through November of each year. Rack and Roll is a convenient way to travel by closing the gap between cycling and transit. Now available on every Kingston Transit bus during the cycling season for no extra charge, Rack and Roll offers cyclists a convenient way to travel with their bikes when they choose not to ride.
Public Transit:
Kingston Transit offers 16 main bus routes serviced by over 40 public transit buses, seven days a week. A variety of bus passes are available, but a regular, one-time adult fare is $2.25 and youth/senior fare $2. Per ride costs reduce depending upon type of pass purchased.
Kingston Transit has implemented accessibility features on some buses for people with mobility issues who require the use of wheelchairs, scooters or walkers. These buses feature: an entrance ramp, an adequate turning radius for smaller wheelchairs and scooters, a storage area for walkers, and wheelchair securement systems.
For Kingston Transit information, call 613-546-0000 (Monday-Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM) Complete information, bus routes, schedules and rates are available online at the City of Kingston website.
Parking:
The City of Kingston Parking Services Division manages approximately 3,700 parking spaces including 2,300 at more than 20 municipal parking lots located in the downtown area. The Parking Services Division also oversees approximately 1,400 on-street parking spaces. For information on parking locations, fees, fines for municipal parking options, please visit the City of Kingston website.
Private, non-municipal monthly parking is available from some property development companies and businesses.
Gilad Parking in downtown Kingston also offers private, daily and hourly parking options.
Taxis:
Amey´s Greenwood Taxi Ltd
(613) 546-1111 or (613) 634-7578
Kingston and Amherst Taxi Co
(613) 384-7000
Kingston and Amherst Taxi Co
(613) 542-3333
Modern Taxi Cab Limited
(613) 546-2222
Ferries:
As a waterfront city, Kingston makes excellent use of ferry transportation. For more information about ferry service to Wolfe Island and other locations, visit Wolfe Island Ferry Services.
Getting to Kingston - Trains, Planes & Automobiles
Trains:
VIA Rail Canada makes it easy and economical to travel quickly and comfortably to Kingston. The train station is located just a short distance away from all major amenities for absolute convenience. Please use the VIA Rail Canada Booking Engine to plan your next trip.
Airport:
Norman Rogers Airport (IATA: YGK, ICAO: CYGK) is located 4.3 nautical miles (7.96 km) west of the downtown of Kingston. Norman Rogers is a mandatory frequency airport with an operating flight service station. Regular scheduled air service between the airport and Toronto Pearson International Airport is offered daily. Brock Air Services operates an on-demand charter service, and is a provincially contracted air ambulance provider. The airport also supports a large amount of general aviation traffic including flight training, and general recreational flying.
For more information on flightsavailable at the Kingston Airport, please visit the following airlines websites: AIR CANADA & AIR CANADA JAZZ
Coaches:
Greyhound Canada
613-547-4916
Coach Canada
613-547-4916
Kingston Economic Development Corporation