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

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There are 4 ways to get from Norfolk to Cape Breton Island by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane ORF - YQY
    8h 32m
    $585–2,541

  2. Drive 2,096.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Norfolk to Cape Breton Islandcar car 2,096.1 km
    24h 22m
    $414–598

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to St-Lambert Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Saint-Lambert to Halifaxtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Halifax to North Sydneybus bus
    2d 4h
    $861–1,799

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Saratoga Springs Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station 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 6h
    $708–1,473

Norfolk to Cape Breton Island by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$861Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,700.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 32m

What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Cape Breton Island, NS, Canada?

United Airlines, Air Canada, and two other airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) 5 times a day.

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