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We've outlined all of the ways you can travel to Prince Edward Island below, with links to other websites, like airlines and ferry schedules.
By Air...
New Transport Canada - ID Requirements (Travel Within Canada)
As of June 18, 2007, all guests aged 12 and over will be required to present at the gate, during boarding, one piece of valid government issued photo ID showing their name, date of birth and gender. If a valid government issued photo ID is not available, then two pieces of valid government issued non-photo ID will be required, one of which must show their name, date of birth and gender.
To get more information on what identification will be accepted for air travel, as per the identity screening requirements, please visit www.passengerprotect.gc.ca/identity.html
By Automobile...
Prince Edward Island is roughly 1600 km (1000 miles) from Toronto, 1000 km (625 miles) from Montréal, 1100 km (650 miles) from Boston, and 1450 km (850 miles) from New York City. You can use our handy
distance chart to find driving distances and times both on PEI and from major cities in eastern North America.
Whichever mode of travel you choose, you will notice that Prince Edward Island's crescent shape is perfect for a grand circuit tour. Start in the east at Wood Islands and loop your way around East Point then North Cape in the west, departing by the Confederation Bridge. (See everything in between.) Or reverse the procedure and begin at the Confederation Bridge. In either case, keep in mind that the bridge and ferry tolls are paid only on departure or, as we like to say, only if you decide to leave! Have fun and happy touring!
(GPS N46° 15.388 W-063° 41.713)
A 13-kilometre engineering marvel, the
Confederation Bridge is a very quick, convenient and dramatic way to arrive or depart the Island. Connecting from New Brunswick, the Bridge brings you to the town of Borden-Carleton and the visitor centre/shopping complex at Gateway Village.
The Bridge is open 24 hours a day and takes approximately 12 minutes to cross. Tolls are collected only when leaving the Island. Additional information about the Bridge is available by telephoning, toll-free, 1-888-437-6565.
(GPS N45° 57.272 W-062° 44.948)
Northumberland Ferries depart from Caribou, Nova Scotia and Wood Islands, Prince Edward Island, on a schedule of about every hour and a half, offering a pleasant respite. The 75-minute trip, spent enjoying a chat and a snack, lounging on the deck and soaking up the sunshine and sea air and even some traditional "music on deck," is often considered a vacation highlight. Wood Islands is the gateway community to scenic and lively eastern Prince Edward Island.
The fare for the ferry is paid only when leaving the Island. Up-to-the-minute schedule information is available by telephoning, toll-free, 1-888-249-SAIL. The ferry does not operate from the end of December until early May.
(GPS N46° 21.025 W-062° 14.99)
C.T.M.A. offers regular ferry service from Cap-aux-Meules, Îles-de-la-madeleine, Québec to Souris, Prince Edward Island. Telephone 1-888-986-3278 for additional information. The ferry does not operate from February to the end of March.
By Bus or Shuttle...
SMT offers daily bus service from Moncton, New Brunswick to Borden-Carleton, Summerside, Kensington and Charlottetown with connections available from most destinations in North America.
A number of companies offer shuttle services by van to and from Charlottetown (and selected other Island locations) and Halifax. These companies operate from various locations and on different schedules; contact each for details about their specific services.
By Rail...
Both
VIA Rail and Amtrak (via Montréal) offer services which connect to Moncton, New Brunwsick with connecting bus service to many locations on Prince Edward Island.
By Cruise...
Several major cruise lines stop in the port of Charlottetown each year, so consider arriving by sea! Visit www.historiccharlottetownseaport.com
