SUMMARY

It is so easy to travel to Prince Edward Island that nobody should miss out on this perfect vacation spot. Check out the five most popular ways to travel to PEI. Choose your favourite mode of travel and take the first step on a terrific journey to Prince Edward Island.

How to Travel to Prince Edward Island

Prince Edward Island is a tiny island in the Atlantic Ocean but it is a 'big' tourist destination. Even though it is small and in a northern location, it is amazing to see how easy it is to get to Prince Edward Island. Thousands of visitors reach this destination annually and they find their way through one of these five easy ways to travel to PEI.

5 Easy Ways to Reach PEI

1. By Car

Open 24 hours a day, the 13km Confederation Bridge stretches through the Maritime district and links Prince Edward Island with New Brunswick. This 'fixed link' gives travelers a convenient way of getting to the island. The crossing takes only about 10 minutes and there are no queues. This self-drive option is a quick and economical way to reach beautiful PEI.

Visit the Confederation Bridge website or phone toll-free 1-888-437-6565 for additional information. Tolls for the bridge are only paid when departing from the island. International visitors must have a valid international driver's license to operate a vehicle in Canada. There are several car rental companies on the island.

2. By Ferry

Relax and travel to Prince Edward Island on a first-class ferry. You will be in the vacation state of mind before you get to your destination. Northumberland Ferries regularly depart for Prince Edward Island from Caribou, Nova Scotia. The ferry docks at Wood Island which is on the South East side of Prince Edward Island.

The service operates on a round-trip only basis with the full fare collected on return from the island. The Northumberland Ferry service does not operate between December 21- April 30. Call 1-877-635-7245 for more information.

CTMA offers a ferry service at specific times each day from ÃŽles de la Madeleine (the Magdalen Islands) to Souris, Prince Edward Island. From the 1st October to 27th March, there are fewer crossings per week. Please consult the CTMA schedule for times and frequency. You can contact CTMA at 1-888-986-3278.

3. By Air

Numerous airlines offer direct flights to the island from destinations in Canada and the United States.

. From Canada

. Air Canada flies directly from Halifax, Montréal, Ottawa, and Toronto on a daily basis throughout the year. In addition, Air Canada offers extra flights during the summer months. Please visit their web site for flight schedules, bookings, and additional information, or call them on 1-888-247-2262.

. WestJet Airlines depart from Toronto daily and they also offer extra flights from May to October. Call their reservations office at 1-888-WESTJET (937-8538) or visit their site to book online.

. From US

. Delta Air Lines offer seasonal flights from Boston and New York between June and September. Please visit their site for exact departure schedules or call reservations on 800-241-4141.

. Northwest Airlines also offer seasonal flights direct from Detroit between June and September. Contact them at 800-241-4141 for reservations or visit their site to book online.

. Chartered Flights

Prince Edward Air offers corporate charter services to and from the island. If you are interested in chartering a flight, visit their site for contact details.

. Private Flights

If you wish to fly your own plane to the island, you have the option of touching down at the Charlottetown or Summerside airports. Contact details can be found on their sites.

4. By Bus or Shuttle Service

Acadian Bus Lines depart daily from Moncton, New Brunswick to three destinations on the island - Borden-Carleton, Summerside, and Charlottetown. They also offer connections from most destinations in North America. Shuttle services are provided by various companies from different locations and on different schedules. Visit the official PEI Tourism website for a list of services and corresponding links.

5. By Cruise

Cruise ships offer a unique way of arriving at the island. Several cruise ships dock in the port of Charlottetown from April to October. For more information, please review the cruise ship schedule at the port's website.

. Entry Requirements

. US

American citizens or permanent residents of the United States do not require a passport to visit Canada. Yet some form of identification or document that establishes their citizenship (such as a birth or voter's certificate) is a requirement.

. International

International visitors must have a valid passport to enter the country. Visa requirements vary according to country of origin. For further details about visa requirements, please contact your local Canadian embassy.