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How to get fromNew Brunswick to Cape Breton Islandby bus, car, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from New Brunswick to Cape Breton Island by bus, car, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Moncton to Halifaxbus bus Moncton to Halifax
    2. Take the bus from Halifax to North Sydneybus bus Halifax to Sydney
    11h 30m
    $303–631

  2. Drive 463.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Moncton to Sydneycar car 463.5 km
    5h 29m
    $92–132

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Moncton to Halifaxtrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the bus from Halifax to North Sydneybus bus Halifax to Sydney
    12h 1m
    $251–654

New Brunswick to Cape Breton Island by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration11h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$303Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 712.4 km
  • Duration: 11h 30m

What companies run services between New Brunswick, Canada and Cape Breton Island, NS, Canada?

You can take a bus from Moncton to North Sydney via Halifax in around 11h 30m.

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