There are 2 ways to get from Cape Breton Island to Nova Scotia by bus or car
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Cape Breton Island to Nova Scotia by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Cape Breton Island to Nova Scotia is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 4h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Cape Breton Island to Nova Scotia is to drive which takes 4h 51m and costs $75 - $120.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from North Sydney and arriving at Halifax. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 10m.
The distance between Cape Breton Island and Nova Scotia is 433 km. The road distance is 397.2 km.
The best way to get from Cape Breton Island to Nova Scotia without a car is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs $180 - $390.
The bus from North Sydney to Halifax takes 6h 10m including transfers and departs once daily.
Cape Breton Island to Nova Scotia bus services, operated by Maritimebus, depart from North Sydney station.
Cape Breton Island to Nova Scotia bus services, operated by Maritimebus, arrive at Halifax station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cape Breton Island to Nova Scotia is 397 km. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Cape Breton Island to Nova Scotia.
There are 266+ hotels available in Nova Scotia.
What companies run services between Cape Breton Island, NS, Canada and Nova Scotia, Canada?
Maritimebus operates a bus from North Sydney to Halifax once daily. Tickets cost $180–390 and the journey takes 6h 10m.
- Phone
- +1 800 575 1807
- [email protected]
- Website
- Maritimebus
Bus from North Sydney to Halifax
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–390
- Website
- Maritimebus
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