Flixbus adds Gananoque, Ont. as stop to connect Ottawa, Toronto

A FlixBus bus is seen in a handout photo. (Supplied)

Flixbus says it will be adding a stop in Gananoque, Ont. starting today, giving residents and visitors of the 1000 Islands region a new way to connect with Toronto, Kingston and Ottawa.

As of Aug. 11, passengers will be able to board the low-cost intercity bus service outside the Gananoque Town Hall.

The company says there will be four daily trips, two departures and two arrivals.

The stop eliminates the need to travel to Kingston, about a 30-minute drive away, to use the bus service.

“The launch of this new stop in Gananoque means easier, affordable travel for town residents heading to Toronto for a weekend trip or to Ottawa for school, and it will make it possible for even more visitors across Ontario, Quebec, and the Northeastern U.S. to experience all the 1000 Islands region has to offer,” said Karina Frayter, head of communications at Flix North America in a news release.

“We’re grateful to our partners at the Town of Gananoque, the City of Kingston, and other local stakeholders in the area for helping make this expansion possible.”

Flixbus has been expanding its routes across Ontario and Quebec this year.

Last spring, the bus service began to operate a route connecting the Toronto suburbs, including Vaughn, Richmond Hill and Markham along with Pearson Airport.

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