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How to get fromOttawa to Thousand Islandsby train, car ferry, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Ottawa to Thousand Islands by train, car ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Kingstontrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the carferry from Kingston, ON to Wolf Island, ON - Dawson Point Dockcarferry car ferry Kingston
    3h 49m
    $59–255

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ottawa, ON, Waller St to Kingston, ONbus bus Ottawa
    2. Take the carferry from Kingston, ON to Wolf Island, ON - Dawson Point Dockcarferry car ferry Kingston
    3h 56m
    $24–89

  3. Drive 158 km

    1. Drive from Ottawa to Thousand Island Parkcar car 158 km
    1h 56m
    $31–45

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  • Distance: 206.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Thousand Islands, ON, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Ottawa to Thousand Islands. However, you can take the train to Kingston, walk to VIA Rail Station, take the line 2 bus to Downtown, walk to Kingston, ON, then take the car ferry to Wolf Island, ON - Dawson Point Dock. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ottawa, ON, Waller St to Wolf Island, ON - Dawson Point Dock via Kingston, ON, Bus Terminal, Downtown, and Kingston, ON in around 3h 56m.

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