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How to get fromCape Breton Island to Amherstby bus, car, plane, or train

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from North Sydney to Halifaxbus bus Sydney to Halifax
    2. Take the bus from Halifax to Amherstbus bus Halifax to Moncton
    10h 4m
    $286–584

  2. Drive 404.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sydney to Amherstcar car 404.3 km
    4h 46m
    $80–115

  3. Fly to Greater Moncton International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) to Greater Moncton International Airport (YQM)plane plane YQY - YQM
    2. Take the train from Moncton to Amhersttrain train
    8h 34m
    $409–2,032

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from North Sydney to Halifaxbus bus Sydney to Halifax
    2. Take the train from Halifax to Amhersttrain train VIA Rail
    10h 14m
    $237–643

  5. Fly to Halifax Stanfield International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane YQY - YHZ
    2. Take the bus from Halifax Airport NS to Amherstbus bus
    9h 47m
    $953–2,672

Cape Breton Island to Amherst by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration10h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$237Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 648 km
  • Duration: 10h 4m

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

You can take a bus from North Sydney to Amherst via Halifax and Amherst in around 10h 4m.

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