Most students arrive in either Toronto, Ottawa or Montreal as these are the closest major cities to Kingston. If you are having difficulty making arrangements to get to Kingston from the airport, visit the ground transport area to seek assistance.
Note: It is important to carry enough Canadian currency to cover immediate costs, as there may be no facility on site where traveller's cheques can be cashed. Prices can change without notice.
By Air
You can fly directly to Kingston through Toronto with Air Canada Jazz. This option is least expensive when booked as part of your original flight to Canada. Travel from the Kingston Airport to Queen's will require a taxi. Taxi's are generally available after all flight arrivals.
By Bus (direct from airport)
There is a direct bus service from the Toronto airport to Kingston and the Queen's University campus. It is operated by Coach Canada.
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Tickets can be purchased online or upon arrival in Toronto on the Arrival Level of the airport at Pacific Western Ticket Kiosks. In Terminal 1 you will find the kiosk inside at the escalator and at Terminal 3 you will find it outside between area 25 & 27 at curb. Cost for a one-way student fare is approximately $60.
This bus stops in front of Goodes Hall on the Queen's University campus. Goodes Hall is approximately 100 metres west of the John Deutsch University Centre which is home to the Queen's University International Centre (QUIC). Queen's Campus Map
By Bus or Train (from downtown Toronto)
You can take a shuttle service from Pearson International Airport to downtown Toronto (where you can board a train or bus to Kingston). The shuttle service is much less expensive than a taxi. Ask for a student discount.
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) and GO Transit, both public transit services, also offer inexpensive service between Toronto's Pearson International Airport and downtown Toronto. You can find more information about the routes and options at the Greater Toronto Airport Authority website.
From downtown Toronto, you can take a bus (through Coach Canada or Megabus) or train (through Via Rail) to Kingston.
Upon arrival in Kingston, local buses and taxis are available from the train and bus stations. Taxis are more expensive but will take you directly to your destination.
By Bus or Train
The Montréal public transit service (STM) operates “Express Bus 747”, a shuttle service from Montréal’s Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to the Montréal Central Bus Station. Tickets can be purchased at the currency exchange on the international arrivals level. This service is much less expensive than a taxi.
The Montreal public transit service (STM) also offers service to and from Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport with a combination of bus/commuter train/metro. To get to downtown Montreal, you can catch the #204 East bus at the airport's Departures entrance on the ground level. It goes two places, you want the "Gare de Dorval" bus. From the Dorval train station, you can take a commuter train into Montreal. Bus schedules for route #204 East are available at the STM website. Commuter train schedules from the Dorval Train Station are available at the ATM website (direction Lucien L'Allier). Note that you may also be able to take a Via Rail train from the Dorval Train Station directly to Kingston.
From downtown Montreal, you can take a bus (through Coach Canada, Megabus or Greyhound Canada) or train (through Via Rail) to Kingston.
Upon arrival in Kingston, local buses and taxis are available from the train and bus stations. Taxis are more expensive but will take you directly to your destination.
By Bus or Train
A shuttle service operates between MacDonald-Cartier Airport and downtown Ottawa hotels. It departs at the Level 1 curb outside the terminal in the arrivals area. This is much less expensive than a taxi.
The local bus service operated by OCTranspo also serves the airport. Route 97 departs the terminal at the curb outside the Arrivals area. Tickets are available at the "Ground Transportation Desk" located on Level 1 at the centre door of the Arrivals area. Full information about transportation options from the Ottawa airport to downtown Ottawa can be found at the MacDonald-Cartier Airport website.
Bus service from Ottawa to Kingston is available through Greyhound Canada. Train service is available through Via Rail. Neither the bus nor train terminals are directly in downtown Ottawa.
Upon arrival in Kingston, local buses and taxis are available from the train and bus stations. Taxis are more expensive but will take you directly to your destination.