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How to get fromAlberta to Cape Breton Islandby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Alberta to Cape Breton Island by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Calgary International Airport

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    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane YYC - YQY
    6h 21m
    $686–3,448

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Calgary to Edmontontrain train
    2. Take the train from Edmonton to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Montréaltrain train
    4. Take the train from Montréal to Halifaxtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Halifax to North Sydneybus bus
    10d 21h

  3. Drive 4,805.6 km

    1. Drive from Calgary to Cape Breton Islandcar car 4,805.6 km
    2d 9h
    $949–1,370

  4. Fly from Fort Mcmurray Airport

    1. Fly from Fort Mcmurray Airport (YMM) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane YMM - YQY
    7h 57m
    $1,533–7,539

  5. Fly from Edmonton International Airport

    1. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane YEG - YQY
    9h 22m
    $858–2,708

Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration7h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$681Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Alberta to Cape Breton Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,928.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Alberta, Canada and Cape Breton Island, NS, Canada?

WestJet and Air Canada fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) 4 times a day.

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