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The Island Way, Conference 2014
How to Get Here
Need a ride? There are various ways to get to Summerside from the closest airports and train stations.
Driving:
If you are driving to PEI, there are two ways to enter the province. You can take the Confederation Bridge that connects Cape Jourimain, NB to Borden-Carleton, PEI. It is free to enter the Island via the bridge, but there is a toll for returning to the mainland. For more information, click here. You can also take the Northumberland Ferry, which connects Caribou, NS to Wood Islands, PEI. The cost varies depending on your vehicle. For more information, click here.
Charlottetown Airport:
Trius Transit has buses leaving thrice daily from Charlottetown to Summerside. Check here for pick up and drop off times and locations.
There are four car rental services in Charlottetown you can use:
You can also use the various taxi services in Charlottetown:
- City Taxi (902.892.6567)
- Co-op Taxi Line (902.628.8200)
- Yellow Cab (902.566.6666)
The average cab ride from Charlottetown to Summerside is approximately $91.00 + taxes.
Greater Moncton International Airport and Moncton Railway Station:
Maritime Bus has buses leaving twice a day from the airport and train station that will take you to 96 Water Street in Summerside. Make sure to book in advance online or by calling 1.800.575.1807 .
You can also rent a car in Moncton using the following services:
Halifax Stanfield International Airport and Halifax Railway Station:
Maritime Bus has buses leaving twice a day from the airport and train station that will take you to 96 Water Street in Summerside. Make sure to book in advance online or by calling 1.800.575.1807 .
Advanced Shuttle leaves once daily from the Halifax airport and train station and will take you to 820 Water Street East in Summerside. Make sure to book in advance online or by calling 877.886.3322
PEI Express Shuttle leaves once daily from the Halifax airport and train station and will take you to 820 Water Street East in Summerside. Make sure to book in advance online or by calling 887.887.1771
You can also rent a car in Halifax using the following services:
- Alamo (1.800.462.5266)
- Avis (1.800.879.2847)
- Budget (1.800.268.8900)
- Dollar Rent-a-Car (1.800.800.4000)
- Enterprise (1.800.325.8007)
- Hertz (1.800.263.0600)
- National (1.800.227.7368)
- Thrifty (1.800.847.4389)
Getting around in Summerside:
Trius Transit has routes throughout Summerside. Check here for pick up and drop off times and locations.
You can also call the various taxi services in Summerside including:
- Team Taxi (902.436.4555)
- Old Town Taxi (902.436.4947)
- Courtesy Cab (902.436.4232)