Town of St Andrews

TRANSPORTATION

• St Andrews Information
• Map and Directions
• Transportation
• Tourism Bureau
• St Andrews Events
• Hotel Events
• Weather Forecast
• Virtual Concierge

Airport Information

Saint John Airport
Saint John Airport (YSJ) is 60 miles from The Fairmont Algonquin. Airlines including Air Canada fly to and from the airport.

Driving Directions

• From the airport take Hwy 1 (80 kilometers / 50 miles) to the St Andrews exit
• Then take Hwy 127
• Follow 127 to town. This turns into Reed Avenue
• Take a left onto Harriet Street
• Turn right on Prince of Wales Street

Airport Shuttle
Holmes Multi Service (HMS)
H M S provides door-to-door, private airport service and shared shuttle service to Saint John, Fredericton, Moncton, Bangor, Boston, New York, or other airports.

For more information, contact HMS at:
Toll-free: 1 (800) 254-5466 (within Canada and USA only)
Tel: +1 (506) 529-3101
E-mail: hmstrans@nbnet.nb.ca
Web site: HMS Transportation

Fredericton Airport
Fredericton Airport (YFC) caters for international flights. It is 145 kilometers / 90 miles from The Fairmont Algonquin.

Driving Directions

• From the airport take Route 3 to the junction of Hwy 127
• Follow 127 to town. This turns into Reed Avenue
• Take a left onto Harriet Street
• Turn right on Prince of Wales Street

Taxis
Holmes Multi Service (HMS) runs a taxi service in St Andrews. The fare depends on the number of people. From the resort to downtown is CAD 5.00 for one person, with each additional person at a charge of CAD 1.00.
Tel: +1 (506) 529-3371

Car Rental
Available in St Andrews and at Saint John and Fredericton airports. Local rentals are available through HMS (St Andrews office) at:
Tel: +1 (506) 529-3371

• Avis: 1 (800) 879-2847
• Tilden: 1 (800) 387-4747
• Budget: 1 (800) 268-8900
• Hertz: 1 (800) 263-0600
• Thrifty: 1 (800) 367-2277

Toll-free numbers can be reached from within Canada and USA only.

Ferry Information
You can travel via the Bay of Fundy's scenic route to and from New Brunswick, Deer Island / Eastport, and Campobello Island via East Coast Ferries. Check with East Coast Ferries prior to your departure to ensure that the ferries are operating. The ferries generally operate from late June through Labor Day; however, they may operate longer depending on the traffic volume and weather. Please contact East Coast Ferries for more information:

PO Box 301
Lord's Cove
Deer Island
New Brunswick E5V 1W2
Tel: +1 (506) 747-2159

Train / Bus Information
Via Rail passenger service is not offered to St Andrews. The closest railway station is in Moncton, NB, which is 275 kilometers / 170 miles away (about a three-hour drive). If you are arriving by train, you can rent a car or take a SMT bus. SMT bus service is available from Moncton to St Andrews at a rate of CAD 43.00 per adult each way (tax included).
Tel: 1 (800) 567-5151

Holmes Multi Service (HMS) transportation, located in St Andrews, is also available at a rate of CAD 330.00 each way (plus tax).
Tel: +1 (506) 529-3371

Driving Directions and Distances

From Halifax / Moncton:

• Take Trans Canada Hwy 2 west to Sussex
• Take exit to Hwy 1 heading to Saint John
• In Saint John, follow Hwy 1 towards St Stephen until the first exit to St Andrews
• Follow Hwy 127 to St Andrews

From the Confederation Bridge:

• Follow Hwy 16 from Cape Tormentine to Port Elgin then exit to Hwy 15 towards Shediac
• Follow Hwy 15 until exit to Trans Canada Hwy 2 West
• Take Trans Canada Hwy 2 West to Sussex
• Take exit to Hwy 1 heading to Saint John
• In Saint John, follow Hwy 1 towards St Stephen until the first exit to St Andrews
• Follow Hwy 127 to St Andrews

From Fredericton:

• From Trans Canada Hwy 2 heading west, take exit to Hwy 3 towards St Stephen
• Follow Hwy 3 through the small village of Harvey
• After approximately ten mintues, turn left immediately after a bridge, continuing on Hwy 3
• Follow signs to St Stephen. On Hwy 3 continue until the village of Lawrence Station where you turn left onto Hwy 127 towards St Andrews
• Cross Hwy 1 at Waweig and follow Hwy 127 to St Andrews

From Rivière-du-Loup / Edmundston:

• From Trans Canada Hwy 2 heading east, take exit to Hwy 3 towards St Stephen
• Follow Hwy 3 through the small village of Harvey
• After approximately ten mintues, turn left immediately after a bridge, continuing on Hwy 3
• Follow signs to St Stephen. On Hwy 3 continue until the village of Lawrence Station where you turn left onto Hwy 127 towards St Andrews
• Cross Hwy 1 at Waweig and follow Hwy 127 to St Andrews

From Boston / Bangor / US Border:

• Follow I-95 to Bangor, Maine
• Take exit onto Hwy 9 to Calais, Maine / St Stephen, New Brunswick
• Follow Hwy 9 to US / Canada border in St Stephen, New Brunswick
• Enter Canada and follow signs for Hwy 1 towards Saint John
• Take first exit to St Andrews and follow Hwy 127 to St Andrews

Key Cities and Distances

• Bangor, ME - 213 km / 131 miles - 2 hours
• Boston, MA - 571 km / 357 miles - 5 hours 30 minutes to 6 hours
• Calais, ME - 32 km / 20 miles - 30 minutes
• Charlottetown, PE - 460 km / 287 miles - 4 hours 30 minutes
• Fredericton, NB - 128 km / 80 miles - 2 hours
• Halifax, NS - 536 km / 335 miles - 6 hours
• Moncton, NB - 256 km / 160 miles - 3 hours
• Montreal, QC - 947 km / 592 miles - 9 hours
• Portland, ME - 398 km / 249 miles - 4 hours
• Saint John, NB - 95 km / 60 miles - 1 hour
• St Stephen, NB - 30 km / 19 miles - 30 minutes
• US / Canada border - 30 km / 19 miles - 30 minutes

Parking
There is free outdoor parking outside The Fairmont Algonquin. Valet parking is charged at CAD 10.00 per day to a maximum of CAD 30.00 per stay. The price includes in-and-out privileges and may be charged to the room. Both the doorman and the bell staff can provide this service.

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