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

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

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  1. Train to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Niagara Falls to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane YYZ - YQY
    6h 2m
    $531–2,524

  2. Drive 1,930.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Niagara Falls to Sydneycar car 1,930.2 km
    22h 50m
    $382–551

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Niagara Falls to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Montréaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Montréal to Halifaxtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Halifax to North Sydneybus bus
    39h 52m
    $651–1,614

  4. Train to Toronto Island Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Canadian Border to Torontotrain train
    2. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane YTZ - YQY
    7h 59m
    $987–3,475

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Niagara Falls, ON to Toronto Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toronto Union Station to Montreal, QCbus bus
    3. Take the train from Montréal to Halifaxtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Halifax to North Sydneybus bus
    41h 36m
    $520–1,225

Niagara Falls to Cape Breton Island by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration39h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$651Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,717.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Niagara Falls, NY, USA and Cape Breton Island, NS, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Niagara Falls to Cape Breton Island. However, you can take the train to Toronto Union Station, take the train to UP Express Pearson Airport, walk to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) airport, then fly to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY). Alternatively, you can take a train from Niagara Falls to North Sydney via Toronto Union Station, Montréal, Halifax, and Halifax in around 39h 52m.

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