More frequent and available transit

Starting on Sept. 3 several route adjustments and changes will be made to meet the changing needs of Kingston Transit’s customers and make the service more available to new ones. This means 15-minute service on major routes: the Express 501/502 and 701/702, and 30-minute service most other routes. Also being introduced is expanded service to new areas of the city: Westbrook and Providence Care Hospital.  

“Kingston Transit is continuously looking to improve our service, this means making adjustments based on resident and customer feedback to build transit service that is available where needed,” said Christopher Norris, General Manager of Kingston Transit. “Our goal is to provide frequent service that people choose because it’s easy and available.” 

Service highlights are listed below. Transit customers can also find the information on Kingston Transit’s website, and in trip planning apps like Transit App.

Improving frequency across the transit system

New frequent transit corridors every 15-minutes: Monday to Friday to 8 p.m. and weekends between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. 

• Bayridge/Front/King (501/502)
• Princess (4/501/502)
• Gardiners/Bath/Brock-Johnson (701/702) 

Improving Access Downtown 

New route 31/32 will replace route 3 effective Sept. 3.   The new route will start at St. Lawrence College and head to the Kingston Centre, it will then extend to Concession Street, serving Stephen to Montreal Streets before heading downtown with stops at the Memorial Centre, Culligan Water Park, Rideaucrest Home, Slush Puppie Place and the ferry terminal. On the other side of downtown it will connect all three hospitals, Kingston General, Hotel Dieu and Providence Care. 

Westbrook

Weekday peak period service to Westbrook starts in September as Route 19A. This new route will go through Westbrook and Woodhaven and connect to Kingston Transit’s frequent service network at the Cataraqui Centre where customers can continue their journeys. 

Selected Service Highlights

• Route 2 service increased to every 30-minutes between Bus Terminal and Downtown on Sunday
• Route 7 new early morning weekday departure to meet VIA Rail trains.
• Route 12A new early weekday departure from Bus Terminal
• Route 15 will now operate every 30-minutes Monday to Friday during peak periods, and service will now start at 06:08 on weekends.
• Return of routes 17 and 20 serving Queen’s University
• Route 18 new early morning weekday departure to meet VIA Rail trains.
• Express 801/802 extended to Kingston General Hospital and Queen’s University 

Please consult full schedules on Kingston Transit’s website or plan your trip with Transit App. 

Stay connected 

Stay connected to Kingston Transit through the Transit App. Transit is available for both Android and iPhone users. It’s a superpowered way to plan your transit trips, check availability and track your ride in real time. It also offers connected trip planning meaning it will help you get to your route whether walking or by bike. As a bonus it comes with bike trip planning features to help you navigate the safest route on two wheels.  

Kingston Transit has also partnered with Transit App to upgrade all customers to Transit Royale, Transit App’s premium tier. To begin using it sign up for an account and start using the app, you will be automatically upgraded. 

If you have questions please reach out either by using your MyKingston account, or by calling 613-546-0000.