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

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

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  1. Fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane plane YQY - YYZ
    2. Take the bus from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to Hamilton GO Centre Busbus bus
    4h 35m
    $549–2,260

  2. Drive 1,941.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sydney to Hamiltoncar car 1,941.5 km
    23h
    $380–549

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from North Sydney to Halifaxbus bus
    2. Take the train from Halifax to Montréaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Montréal to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Union Station GO to West Harbour GOtrain train Lw
    38h 57m
    $630–1,432

  4. Fly to Toronto Island Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) to Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)plane plane YQY - YTZ
    2. Take the train from Union Station GO to West Harbour GOtrain train
    7h 30m
    $965–3,306

  5. Bus, train via Montreal

    1. Take the bus from North Sydney to Halifaxbus bus
    2. Take the train from Halifax to Montréaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Montreal, QC to Toronto Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Union Station GO to West Harbour GOtrain train Lw
    40h 19m
    $520–1,192

Cape Breton Island to Hamilton by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration38h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$630Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,630.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Cape Breton Island to Hamilton. However, you can fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), walk to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1, then take the bus to Hamilton GO Centre Bus. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Sydney to West Harbour GO via Halifax, Halifax, Montréal, and Union Station GO in around 38h 57m.

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