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How to get fromMinneapolis Airport (MSP) to Cape Breton Islandby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Cape Breton Island by plane, train, bus, or car

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

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane MSP - YQY
    6h 17m
    $750–3,200

  2. Drive 3,118.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Minneapolis-Airport-MSP to Cape Breton Islandcar car 3,118.8 km
    38h 4m
    $622–898

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    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 17h
    $1,133–2,364

  4. Fly to Halifax Stanfield International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane MSP - YHZ
    2. Take the bus from Halifax Airport NS to North Sydneybus bus
    12h 3m
    $691–1,798

Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Cape Breton Island by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration2d 17hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,133Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,568.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Minneapolis Airport (MSP), USA and Cape Breton Island, NS, Canada?

Air Canada and Delta fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) twice daily.

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