Coming to PEI - Getting Here!

How far is PEI? Closer than one might think! Come enjoy the gentle island way of life today.
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Distances to PEI from Major Cities in US & Canada
Cities	Distance in Miles	Approximately Driving Time
Montreal, Quebec	750 miles	14 -15 hours (or less)
Toronto, Ontario	1,085 miles	20 - 21.5 hours
Ottawa, Ontario	870 miles	16.5 -17.5 hours
Bangor, Maine (USA)	375 miles	6.5 - 7.5 hours
Boston	625 miles	11.5 -12.5 hours
New York City (New York)	845 miles	16 - 17 hours

Prince Edward Island is one of the top 10 islands of the entire world with beaches everywhere and world class golf. Many activities see below such as the Confederate Bicycle Trail enables you to bike ride from tip to tip from east to west (or vice-versa).

Information on Confederation Bridge:

Tolls are collected upon leaving. PEI Bridge in Borden-Carlton. Shuttle service for pedestrians & cyclists is available. Crossing takes approximately 10 minutes. Open 24 hours a day. Call toll free: 1-888-437-6565 Visit website: www.confederationbridge.com 13 kilometres engineering feat, the Confederation Bridge is quick, convenient way to arrive in style. Toll is collected only when leaving/departing the Island.

Northumberland Ferries:

Tolls collected on leaving PEI. Departs Wood Island, PEI and Caribou, Nova Scotia. Operates May to mid-December. Crossing takes about 75 minutes. Ten sailings daily from each terminal starting at 6:30 a.m. For more information & schedules call toll free 1-888-249-SAIL or visit www.nfl-bay.com Note: Ferry information and schedules subject to change. Note: The ferry does not operate from the end of December until early May. Northumberland Ferries depart form Caribou, Nova Scotia and Wood Islands, Prince Edward Island (Canada) on a schedule of about every hour and a half and offering a pleasant experience. The 75 (1 hour and 15 minute) trip/ride may be spent enjoying a chat, lounging, and taking a light snack on the deck and soaking up the sunshine & sea salt air. There is even some traditional "music on deck". This is often considered to be a vacation highlight. Wood Islands is the gateway community to scenic and lively eastern Prince Edward Island.

By Air:

Air Canada is the regional affiliate and offers up to six (6) daily flights from Halifax, Nova Scotia. Air Canada has daily non-stop/direct service from Toronto and low-cost Air Canada Carrier Tango flies directly from Toronto on a seasonal basis. Air Canada Jazz provides daily service form Montreal during the summer season. There are also West Jet flights available across Canada. Some direct flights available and other flights with stop overs in Halifax, NS depending upon which airport you depart from. The Charlottetown Airport in Charlottetown is located on Brackley Point Road, Route 15 off Highway 2. The airport is located only 20 minutes from Charlottetown the largest City and Capital. Note: Tango flights with Air Canada leaving/department early mornings and late evenings are more affordable.

By Rail:

Both VIA Rail and Amtrak (via Montreal) offer services which connect to Moncton, New Brunswick with connecting bus service to many locations on Prince Edward Island.

By Bus:

From Atlantic locations go to: www.acadianbus.com for schedules of rates and times
Toll Free number: 1-800-567-5151

From large cities check out sites:
Orleans Express www.orleansexpress.com
Greyhound www.greyhound.ca" target="_blank">www.greyhound.ca

Vehicle Charters: (Passenger vans double Decker buses, trolley-style coaches, motor coaches see below;
Travel in style and comfort with Ambassadors Gray Line's extensive selection of vehicle charters including nine or 14 person passenger vans, double Decker buses, San Francisco- trolley-style coaches and 47 or 55 person motor coaches. Special charter packages include the Golf Hole Sponsorship Package, featuring executive and business class motor coaches, and the Christmas Lights Charter, fully decorated for the season. All charters depart from one of the four Atlantic provinces: Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Prince Edward Island.
Coach Canada www.coachcanada.com