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How to get fromDes Moines to Cape Breton Islandby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Des Moines to Cape Breton Island by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane DSM - YQY
    8h 51m
    $1,025–4,229

  2. Drive 3,144.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Cape Breton Islandcar car 3,144.8 km
    35h 20m
    $622–898

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectadytrain train
    3. Take the train from Schenectady to St-Lambert Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Saint-Lambert to Halifaxtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Halifax to North Sydneybus bus
    2d 15h
    $1,015–2,123

Des Moines to Cape Breton Island by bus, foot, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,015Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,733.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 51m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Cape Breton Island, NS, Canada?

United Airlines, Air Canada, and Delta fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) 5 times a day.

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