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Transportation

We offer unique itineraries for groups and independent travellers. Explore Kingston’s fascinating historic sites, rich culinary scene, vibrant music and art communities, outdoor activities, and more.

Explore the different ways to get to Kingston.

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Contact our Trade and Media Manager, Ashley Bradshaw, for more information.

Cruise services

Kingston is perfectly positioned as a key cruise tourism hub along the Great Lakes. With shops, restaurants, and attractions only steps from the dock, Kingston is the ideal port of call for expedition cruises. 

Read on to learn more about docking in Kingston.

Docking for cruise ships 

  • The Kingston Coal Dock allows cruise ships to transfer passengers directly to shore. Dock length 81 metres (265.7 ft).  

  • Water depth ranges from 4.9 metres (16.1 ft) at the dock face to 7.1 metres (23.4 ft) at nine metres out from the dock face. 

  • Nine land and dock 50MT bollards.  

  • Approaches to the dock are clear of obstructions with a minimum depth of 4.6 metres (15 ft) alongside.  

Booking for Kingston Coal Dock:  

Sandy Berg 
Kingston Coal Dock/Doornekamp Lines 
1-613-888-5870 

Transportation options from the Kingston Coal Dock to accommodations and downtown

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    Accessibility dock at Confederation Basin 

    Tenders need to enter at the southern entrance between the breakwall and then proceed to shore. 

    The overall length of the dock is 135ft. The first section (slightly wider) is 44ft and the second section is 91ft. 

    Water depth in that area ranges from 8ft 1inch to 9ft 6inch along the dock. This may change in different seasons of the year. 

    The accessible dock is a registered occasional use marine facility (OUMF) with transport Canada for tender boats to land. 

    View dock map

Motorcoach services

Many of our guests choose to visit Kingston by motorcoach – it’s a convenient and affordable way to travel. Kingston offers coach services, bus parking, and bus-friendly accommodations.

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    Tour Bus parking is available seasonally at 294 King St. East, in front of the Kingston Custom House, and across the street from Kingston Marriott Hotel.  

    For those visiting Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises, tour buses may drop off passengers at the waterfront and proceed to park the bus in one of the three available spaces located at 294 King St. E.

    Throughout the rest of the city, you may discharge passengers at available metered spaces, or within zones marked “Loading” or “No Parking,” however, no idling or parking is permitted. 

    Pump-out stations are located at Rideau Acres.  

    View parking lots and garages in downtown Kingston. 

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    Coach services

    Megabus offers service to Kingston, from Toronto, Montreal, and Ottawa. Visit ca.megabus.com 

    From Kingston, Flixbus will serve Toronto, Ottawa, Windsor, and several other cities across the province. Tickets can be purchased at flixbus.ca. 

Bus-friendly accommodations

Kingston offers a variety of bus friendly accommodations. Discover our list of bus friendly accommodations.

Rail services

Getting to and from Kingston has never been easier with Via Rail. The station is conveniently located just 15 minutes from Kingston’s downtown core.

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    Just a train ride away

    With multiple departures and arrivals daily, Kingston’s VIA Rail station offers travellers a convenient way to get to and from major cities.

    VIA Rail train schedule

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    VIA Rail to Downtown Kingston

    Only 15 minutes away from Kingston's downtown core, VIA Rail Kingston Station is now on the public transit route with daily stops.

    Kingston Transit Schedules and Maps

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