No, there is no passenger rail service to PEI.

How long is the flight?

Approximately 10 hours including layovers.

Travel costs are significant due to the distance.

What is the best route?

The Trans-Canada Highway is the main route.

Osoyoos

Charlottetown

Flight Driving

Osoyoos to Charlottetown

Updated: 27 May 2026

Reaching Charlottetown from Osoyoos requires a cross-country flight or a very long drive. The most efficient way is to fly from Kelowna (YLW) to Charlottetown Airport (YYG) with connections in Toronto or Montreal. If you drive, you will cross the Confederation Bridge to enter Prince Edward Island. This is a scenic but lengthy journey that spans the entire width of Canada.

Total Distance: Driving distance is 5,600 km; straight-line air distance is 4,100 km.

Fastest Way

Flight from Kelowna to Charlottetown via Toronto takes about 10 hours.

Cheapest Way

Flying is generally more economical than driving when considering the time and fuel costs of a 62-hour drive.

Compare Osoyoos to Charlottetown Routes

	Flight Connecting	Driving Direct
Duration	10 hours	62 hours
Avg Price	$700 - $1,300 CAD	$1,200 - $1,700 CAD in fuel
Operator	Air Canada	Personal Vehicle
Route	YLW to YYZ to YYG.	Hwy 1 (Trans-Canada) to Confederation Bridge.
Tip	Flights to Charlottetown can be limited; book early.	The Confederation Bridge has a toll for vehicles leaving the island.

Travel Tips

Bridge Toll
Remember that the toll for the Confederation Bridge is only paid when leaving the island.
Car Rental
Rent a car at YYG to explore the island's beaches and lighthouses.
Booking
Book your accommodation well in advance for the summer season.
Time Zone
PEI is in the Atlantic Time Zone, 4 hours ahead of BC.
Packing
Bring a sweater for cool evenings, even in summer.