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

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There are 4 ways to get from Utica to Thousand Islands by bus, car ferry, train, or car

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  1. Bus, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Utica Bus Stop to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ottawabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ottawa to Kingstonbus bus
    4. Take the carferry from Kingston, ON to Wolf Island, ON - Dawson Point Dockcarferry car ferry
    10h 38m
    $88–144

  2. Drive 171.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Utica to Thousand Island Parkcar car 171.9 km
    2h 31m
    $27–39

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Utica to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Kingstontrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Kingston, ON to Wolf Island, ON - Dawson Point Dockcarferry car ferry
    12h 58m
    $186–606

  4. Bus, car ferry via Toronto

    1. Take the bus from Utica Centro Hub to Syracuse Centrobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse to Torontobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toronto - Union Station to Kingston, ONbus bus
    4. Take the carferry from Kingston, ON to Wolf Island, ON - Dawson Point Dockcarferry car ferry
    15h 35m
    $87–329

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 563.2 km
  • Duration: 10h 38m

What companies run services between Utica, NY, USA and Thousand Islands, ON, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Utica to Thousand Islands. However, you can take the bus to Syracuse Bus Station, take the bus to Ottawa, take the bus to Kingston, take the line 1 bus to Downtown, walk to Kingston, ON, then take the car ferry to Wolf Island, ON - Dawson Point Dock. Alternatively, you can take a train from Utica to Wolf Island, ON - Dawson Point Dock via Toronto Union Station, Kingston, VIA Rail Station, Downtown, and Kingston, ON in around 12h 58m.

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