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

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There are 3 ways to get from Calgary to Cape Breton Island by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane YYC - YQY
    6h 14m
    $800–3,400

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Calgary Downtown to Jasperbus bus
    2. Take the train from Jasper 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 Bus Terminal to North Sydneybus bus
    4d 22h
    $1,602–3,393

  3. Drive  4,802.4 km

    1. Drive from Calgary Delta Hotel to Cape Breton Islandcar car 4,802.4 km
    2d 9h
    $960–1,386

Calgary to Cape Breton Island by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration4d 22hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,602Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Calgary to Cape Breton Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,927.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Calgary, AB, 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) twice daily.

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