There are 6 ways to get from Boston to Prince Edward Island by plane, taxi, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly Boston to Charlottetown • 8h 17m
$126 - $720
5 alternative options
Fly Boston to Moncton, taxi, bus • 10h 32m
$302 - $1,108
Bus to Hartford, fly to Charlottetown • 12h 16m
$178 - $896
Bus, drive, taxi • 15h 59m
$255 - $387
Bus, drive, taxi via Portland • 17h 13m
Drive • 10h 41m
$100 - $160
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into Canada from United States
- Entry is restricted for citizens and permanent residents of United States
Conditions of entry into Canada from United States
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days prior for all arrivals by land or air 5 years of age or older
- Travellers are required to submit their quarantine plan using ArriveCAN app prior to arrival
- 14 day mandatory quarantine including 3 night pre-paid booking at a government authorised hotel at traveller's expense. COVID-19 test on arrival. Additional COVID-19 test on day 8 of quarantine
- Negative COVID-19 result is required for quarantine release
Rules to follow in Canada
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Considerations leaving from United States
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, entry into Canada from United States is currently restricted.
Explore options for future travelDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are recommended
- There is a social distancing requirement of 2 metres
- Domestic border crossings may be subject to approval, testing and quarantine
- Regional restriction measures in place
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Prince Edward Island is 1-833-784-4397.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Prince Edward Island is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Prince Edward Island is 2 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 1-833-784-4397.
Yes, entry into United States from Canada is currently restricted.
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Last updated: 5 May 2021
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Prince Edward Island is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 10h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Prince Edward Island is to fly. Taking this option will cost $100 - $600 and takes 8h 17m.
The distance between Boston and Prince Edward Island is 768 km. The road distance is 1019.5 km.
It takes approximately 8h 17m to get from Boston to Prince Edward Island, including transfers.
There is no direct flight from Boston Airport to Charlottetown Airport. The quickest flight takes 4h 37m and has one stopover.
Prince Edward Island is 1h ahead of Boston. It is currently 8:40 AM in Boston and 9:40 AM in Prince Edward Island.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Prince Edward Island is 1019 km. It takes approximately 10h 41m to drive from Boston to Prince Edward Island.
United Airlines and Air Canada offer flights from Boston Airport to Charlottetown Airport.
There are 71+ hotels available in Prince Edward Island. Prices start at $125 CAD per night.
The best way to get from Boston to Boston Airport is to bus which takes 0 min and costs $1 - $13.
- Distance: 768.5 km
- Duration: 8h 17m
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Prince Edward Island, Canada?
Air Canada and United Airlines fly from Boston to Charlottetown twice daily.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Boston to Charlottetown via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $120 - $700
Flights from Boston to Charlottetown via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Monday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160 - $750
Flights from Boston to Charlottetown via Ottawa, Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130 - $700
Flights from Boston to Moncton via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $150 - $900
Flights from Boston to Moncton via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Monday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200 - $1,000
Flights from Hartford to Charlottetown via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150 - $850
Flights from Hartford to Charlottetown via Montreal, Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210 - $950
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston to Charlottetown via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $120 - $700
Flights from Boston to Charlottetown via Newark, Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 12m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140 - $750
Flights from Boston to Moncton via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $150 - $900
Flights from Boston to Moncton via Newark, Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180 - $950
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Hartford to Charlottetown via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230 - $900
- Phone
- +1 800-575-1807
- Website
- maritimebus.com
Bus from Amherst, NS to Summerside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21 - $30
- Book at
- maritimebus.com
Bus from Fredericton, NB to Moncton, NB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30 - $90
- Book at
- maritimebus.com
Bus from Amherst, NS to Charlottetown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25 - $35
- Book at
- maritimebus.com
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from South Station, Boston, MA to Union Station, Hartford, CT
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $27 - $40
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100/1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Hartford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21 - $30
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $21 - $30
- Flexible
- $45 - $65
- Website
- concordcoachlines.com
Bus from Boston South Buses to Bangor, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50 - $70
- Schedules at
- concordcoachlines.com
Bus from Boston South Buses to Portland, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $29 - $45
- Schedules at
- concordcoachlines.com
- Phone
- +1 207-942-3354
- Website
- johntcyrandsons.com
Bus from Bangor, Maine - Concord Coach to Houlton, Maine
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20 - $28
- Schedules at
- johntcyrandsons.com
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 215-856-7924
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from South Station to Portland, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
Bus from Portland, ME to Bangor, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $120 - $150
White Cab
- Phone
- +1 506-857-3000
- Website
- whitecabrocks.ca
Taxi Direct
- Phone
- +1 506-383-0075
- Website
- taxidirect.ca
Air Cab
- Phone
- +1 506-857-2000
- Website
- aircab.ca
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