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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Amherst to Halifaxbus bus Moncton to Halifax
    2. Take the bus from Halifax to North Sydneybus bus Halifax to Sydney
    10h 9m
    $279–591

  2. Drive 403.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Amherst to Sydneycar car 403.5 km
    4h 45m
    $80–115

  3. Train to Greater Moncton International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Amherst to Monctontrain train
    2. Fly from Greater Moncton International Airport (YQM) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane YQM - YQY
    8h 57m
    $462–2,316

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Amherst to Halifaxtrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the bus from Halifax to North Sydneybus bus Halifax to Sydney
    10h 59m
    $233–632

  5. Bus to Halifax Stanfield International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Amherst to Halifax Airport NSbus bus
    2. Fly from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane YHZ - YQY
    9h 30m
    $934–2,671

Amherst to Cape Breton Island by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration10h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$233Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 648.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 9m

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

You can take a vehicle from Amherst to North Sydney via Amherst and Halifax in around 10h 9m.

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