 Air When you travel to Newfoundland and Labrador by air, you can reach all areas of the province. Convenient schedules and flight times help you make your travel plans to suit your interests.
Wherever you start your journey, there’s a wide variety of international and connector airlines from which to choose including Air Canada, WestJet, Continental Airlines, Provincial Airlines and Air Labrador; providing seamless travel to and within the province.
| Approximate travel times by air: | | Toronto - St. John's
Montreal - St. John's
Halifax - St. John's
New York - St. John's
Boston - St. John's
London, England - St. John's
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Airports within Newfoundland are accessible within a one hour flight from St. John’s and just a two-hour flight through Labrador. The St. John’s International Airport is only ten minutes from the city centre.
Marine
 Marine Atlantic provides marine transportation between the Island of Newfoundland and the Province of Nova Scotia. Its fleet includes Canada’s two largest super ferries, MV Caribou and MV Joseph and Clara Smallwood as well as the MV Leif Ericson. Onboard you’ll find comfortable lounges, private cabins, a gift shop, games arcade, movies, live entertainment (in season) and a variety of food service choices. Daily service is provided year-round between Port aux Basques in southwestern Newfoundland and North Sydney, Nova Scotia. A summer season route provides tri-weekly crossings from North Sydney, to Argentia, located 130 km from the city of St. John’s.
Reservations are required and can be made by calling 1.800.341.7981 or online at www.marine-atlantic.ca
A variety of ferries and coastal boats operate year-round; some on a seasonal basis, and service island and remote coastal communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.
We recommend that you make reservations for local ferries prior to travel. For information regarding local ferry service call 800.563.6353.
Ground  Newfoundland and Labrador has a well-maintained highway system and charter motor coach service is available to centres throughout the island and Labrador region of the province. The City of St. John’s has a bus system operated by the St. John’s Transit Authority. The province is serviced by all of the national car rental agencies and RV rentals are available through Islander RV Sales & Rentals at 709-364-7368.
Many visitors are surprised by the size of the province. To assist your planning we recommend you review the distance chart provided. Geographically speaking, the drive from Port aux Basque to St. John’s is approximately 11 hours.
You Can Get Here From There  Travelers appreciate good connections, safety and affordable travel and we’ve got all three! Whether you are staying a short time or extending your stay to discover all that Destination St. John’s has to offer, we’ve got you covered.
National and international airline connections, ferry service, good quality highways and secondary roads, comfortable and efficient bus lines and rental cars make traveling to and around St. John’s and Eastern Newfoundland easy. Getting around the capital city is a snap, using a rental car, public transportation, cabs or limousine services.
We’ve Got the Air Connections
 St. John’s International Airport provides numerous daily air travel connections between St. John’s and Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Western Canada and New York. For European travelers there are several flights a week between St. John’s and London, England via Halifax and Toronto.
Don’t Miss the Boat  Drive to North Sydney, Nova Scotia and then cruise across the ocean on two of Canada’s largest ferries (call for reservations toll free at 1.800.341.7981). Sail on Marine Atlantic year-round to Port aux Basque or during the summer months take the longer cruise to Argentia. Stroll the decks. Wave at the whales. Feel the salt sea wind in your hair. Then drive toward your own Eastern Newfoundland adventure.
Hit the Road
 Rent a car or drive your own. From Port aux Basque on Newfoundland’s west coast, the Trans Canada Highway links the island to St. John’s, a distance of 905 km (543 miles). St. John’s is Mile Zero. Don’t forget to get your picture taken where Canada begins! From Argentia, the terminus of the Marine Atlantic ferry on the east coast, Route 100 connects with the Trans Canada Highway 131 km (78 miles) west of the capital city. All around Eastern Newfoundland are well-marked themed touring routes like the Irish Loop, Cape Shore, Baccalieu Trail, Discovery Trail, Heritage Run and Admirals’ Coast. These scenic tours are loop routes which are well worth the drive as you pass through colourful outports along the edge of the sea.
St. John’s or Bust  A daily bus between Port aux Basque and St. John’s is also available departing at 8 am. In St. John’s there are bus charters available. For getting around St. John’s, try the city’s Metrobus service. For their Ride Guide call 709.722.9400.
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