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

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There are 4 ways to get from Edmonton to Cape Breton Island by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Edmonton International Airport

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    1. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane YEG - YQY
    9h 22m
    $858–2,608

  2. Bus to Calgary International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edmonton to Calgary Int. Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane YYC - YQY
    10h 24m
    $738–3,468

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Edmonton to Jasperbus bus
    2. Take the train from Jasper to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Montréaltrain train
    4. Take the train from Montréal to Halifaxtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Halifax to North Sydneybus bus
    4d 19h
    $1,461–3,153

  4. Drive 4,824.5 km

    1. Drive from Edmonton to Cape Breton Islandcar car 4,824.5 km
    2d 10h
    $952–1,376

Edmonton to Cape Breton Island by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration4d 19hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,461Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 3,868.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 22m

What companies run services between Edmonton, AB, Canada and Cape Breton Island, NS, Canada?

WestJet, Air Canada, and Flair Airlines fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) 4 times a day.

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