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

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There are 7 ways to get from Cape Breton Island to Saint John by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport to St. John Airport

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    1. Fly from Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) to St. John Airport (YSJ)plane plane YQY - YSJ
    8h 19m
    $683–2,812

  2. Drive 618.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sydney to Saint Johncar car 618.9 km
    6h 58m
    $122–176

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from North Sydney to Halifaxbus bus
    2. Take the train from Halifax to Monctontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Moncton to Saint John Terminalbus bus
    14h 34m
    $324–777

  4. Fly Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport to Fredericton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) to Fredericton International Airport (YFC)plane plane YQY - YFC
    2. Take the bus from Fredericton Airport to Saint John Terminalbus bus
    8h 27m
    $519–2,068

  5. Fly Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport to Greater Moncton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) to Greater Moncton International Airport (YQM)plane plane YQY - YQM
    2. Take the bus from Moncton Airport to Saint John Terminalbus bus
    9h 19m
    $461–1,913

  6. Bus to Halifax Stanfield International Airport, fly to St. John Airport

    1. Take the bus from North Sydney to Halifax Airport NSbus bus
    2. Fly from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to St. John Airport (YSJ)plane plane YHZ - YSJ
    8h 53m
    $482–1,285

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from North Sydney to Halifaxbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Halifax to Monctonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Moncton to Saint John Terminalbus bus
    14h 35m
    $364–737

Cape Breton Island to Saint John by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration14h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$324Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 476.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 19m

What companies run services between Cape Breton Island, NS, Canada and Saint John, NB, Canada?

Air Canada flies from Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) to St. John Airport (YSJ) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Sydney to Saint John Terminal via Halifax and Moncton in around 14h 35m.

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