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How to get fromGeorgetown to Cape Breton Islandby car, car ferry, taxi, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Georgetown to Cape Breton Island by car, car ferry, taxi, or plane

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  1. Drive, car ferry

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    1. Drive from Georgetown to Wood Islandscar car
    2. Take the carferry from Wood Islands to Cariboucarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Caribou to Sydneycar car
    5h 17m
    $69–152

  2. Taxi, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Georgetown to Charlottetown-Airport-YYGtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Charlottetown Airport (YYG) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane YYG - YQY
    6h 8m
    $771–2,903

  3. Drive 492.7 km

    1. Drive from Georgetown to Cape Breton Islandcar car 492.7 km
    7h 7m
    $97–140

Charlottetown Airport (YYG) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$602Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Georgetown to Cape Breton Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 336.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Georgetown, PE, Canada and Cape Breton Island, NS, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Georgetown to Cape Breton Island. However, you can drive to Wood Islands, take the car ferry to Caribou, then drive to Sydney. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Charlottetown-Airport-YYG airport then fly to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY).

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