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

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

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  1. Fly Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport to Boston Logan Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane YQY - BOS
    2. Take the train from Woburn Amtrak Station to Saco Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 48m
    $893–1,621

  2. Drive 647.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cape Breton Island to Portlandcar car 647.5 mi
    11h 45m
    $149–214

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from North Sydney to Halifaxbus bus
    2. Take the train from Halifax to Sainte-Foytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Québec to Montréalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Montreal to Bostonbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus bus
    41h 8m
    $427–875

  4. Bus to Halifax Stanfield International Airport, fly to Portland

    1. Take the bus from North Sydney to Halifax Airport NSbus bus
    2. Fly from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Portland (PWM)plane plane YHZ - PWM
    12h 35m
    $874–1,440

  5. Bus, train via Albany

    1. Take the bus from North Sydney to Halifaxbus bus
    2. Take the train from Halifax to Saint-Lamberttrain train
    3. Take the train from St-Lambert Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Bostontrain train
    5. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus bus
    47h 36m
    $515–1,105

Cape Breton Island to Maine by bus, train, and taxi

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration41h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$427Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 704.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Cape Breton Island to Maine. However, you can fly to Boston Logan Airport (BOS), walk to Terminal C - Arrivals, LEX Pick Up, take the bus to Woburn Logan Express, walk to Woburn Amtrak Station, then take the train to Saco Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Sydney to Congress St + Center St via Halifax, Halifax, Sainte-Foy, Québec, Montréal, Montreal, Boston, Boston, MA - South Station, and Portland Transportation Center in around 41h 8m.

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