Transportation
While coming from Airport, a student can use.
Poparide
Train
Uber
Busses
While moving inside the city (Kingston), A student can use.
Amey's
Uber
Local Busses
Emergency helpline while using any Transport: 911 or local police and Canadian Coast Guard (1-800-265-0237)
Transportation out of Kingston city
Megabus
To book a bus from Megabus Canada go to the website. Log in to the website.
Step 1
Enter your travel details: From, To, Departing date
Step 2
Click on "Find tickets" to find available trips
Step 3
Select your desired trip based on time and price.
Step 4
Review trip details and ensure accuracy.
Step 5
Provide passenger information and enter promo code if applicable. Add extras if needed (e.g., seat upgrades).
Step 6
Select payment method and enter payment details. Review terms and conditions, then click "Pay Now" to complete booking. Save or print your e-ticket from the confirmation email. For further assistance, contact Megabus Canada's customer service.
Amey's
Amey's is a local transportation provider in Kingston and can be booked by their Amey's app or by calling on 613-546-1111.
Google Maps
Local buses in Kingston are free for students once you have your St. Lawrence College ID. Your ID will serve as your bus pass. Before you have your ID, you will need to procure a paid bus pass.
There are multiple bus routes that pass through different areas of the city. Some may intersect at Transfer Points, where passengers may switch buses and alternate routes for a more efficient commute.
It may be confusing at first, but there are the steps to check the most convenient steps using the Google Maps App.
Below are steps outlining how to check the buses that will take you from the Downtown Transfer Point to St. Lawrence College in Kingston using Google Maps:
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Open Google Maps app on your device.
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In the search bar, enter the downtown transfer point in Kingston as your starting point. You can either type the specific address or simply enter "Downtown Transfer Point, Kingston."
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Next, enter St. Lawrence College or SLC as your destination in the search bar.
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Once you enter the destination, Google Maps will display the map with the directions by default.
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To view the transit options, click on the "Directions" button (the blue arrow icon).
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In the "Directions" section, you'll see different travel options like car, public transit, walking, or cycling. Click on the "Transit" icon (the train/bus icon) to specifically view bus transit options.
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Google Maps will then provide you with several transit routes, highlighting the bus options available to travel from the downtown transfer point to St. Lawrence College. It will show the bus numbers, bus routes, estimated travel time, and walking directions to bus stops.
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Review the different bus transit routes displayed, considering factors such as travel time, number of transfers, and convenience.
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Choose the most suitable bus option based on your preferences and requirements.
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By following these steps, you can utilize Google Maps to check the local bus transit options from the downtown transfer point to St. Lawrence College in Kingston.
This is a straightforward example, but quite useful in practice. Once you choose the bus route and click "Start", Google maps may show a real-time location of the specific bus for reference. You may input your residence as the starting location, and have anywhere in Kingston accessible to you. You may plan future trips by changing the "Depart at" details.
Things to be aware of
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Always check prices for each transportation option.
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Always check luggage policy while you book.