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

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

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  1. Bus to Bagotville Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Alma to Saguenaybus bus
    2. Fly from Bagotville Airport (YBG) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane YBG - YQY
    10h 57m
    $599–2,666

  2. Drive 1,380.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alma to Sydneycar car 1,380.2 km
    16h 53m
    $273–394

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Alma to Québecbus bus
    2. Take the train from Sainte-Foy to Halifaxtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Halifax to North Sydneybus bus
    31h 48m
    $490–1,089

  4. Bus to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Alma to Québecbus bus
    2. Fly from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane YQB - YQY
    10h 36m
    $470–2,169

  5. Bus, train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Alma to Québecbus bus
    2. Take the train from Québec to Montréaltrain train
    3. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane YUL - YQY
    10h 54m
    $622–3,040

Alma to Cape Breton Island by bus, foot, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration31h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$490Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 933.6 km
  • Duration: 10h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Alma to Cape Breton Island. However, you can take the bus to Saguenay, take the taxi to Bagotville Airport (YBG) airport, then fly to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alma to North Sydney via Québec, L'Isle-Dieu, Gare de train, Sainte-Foy, Halifax, and Halifax in around 31h 48m.

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