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

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

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  1. Fly from Fredericton International Airport

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    1. Fly from Fredericton International Airport (YFC) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane YFC - YQY
    6h 54m
    $467–2,213

  2. Drive 641.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fredericton to Sydneycar car 641.1 km
    7h 9m
    $126–182

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fredericton to Monctonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Moncton to Halifaxbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Halifax to North Sydneybus bus
    14h 25m
    $378–771

  4. Drive to St. John Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Fredericton to Saint-John-Airport-YSJcar car
    2. Fly from St. John Airport (YSJ) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane YSJ - YQY
    9h 14m
    $824–3,535

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Fredericton to Monctonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Moncton to Halifaxtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Halifax to North Sydneybus bus
    14h 56m
    $328–801

Fredericton to Cape Breton Island by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration14h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$378Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 516.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 54m

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

Air Canada flies from Fredericton International Airport (YFC) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fredericton to North Sydney via Moncton and Halifax in around 14h 25m.

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