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

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There are 7 ways to get from New York to Cape Breton Island by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Laguardia Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane LGA - YQY
    7h 49m
    $508–2,614

  2. Drive 1,587.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New York to Sydneycar car 1,587.1 km
    17h 59m
    $312–450

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from New York to Longueuilbus bus
    2. Take the train from Saint-Lambert to Halifaxtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Halifax to North Sydneybus bus
    40h 36m
    $569–1,395

  4. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane EWR - YQY
    7h 45m
    $468–2,137

  5. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane JFK - YQY
    8h 6m
    $440–2,026

  6. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane PHL - YQY
    9h 4m
    $633–3,826

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to St-Lambert Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Saint-Lambert to Halifaxtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Halifax to North Sydneybus bus
    42h 49m
    $656–1,412

New York to Cape Breton Island by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration40h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$569Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,284.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 49m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Cape Breton Island, NS, Canada?

Air Canada, Porter Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) 5 times a day.

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