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How to get fromNorth Rustico to Cape Breton Islandby plane, bus, car, or car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from North Rustico to Cape Breton Island by plane, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Charlottetown Airport (YYG) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane YYG - YQY
    9h 7m
    $704–3,404

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from North Rustico to Wood Islandscar car
    2. Take the carferry from Wood Islands to Cariboucarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Caribou to Sydneycar car
    5h 56m
    $78–164

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlottetown Terminal to Amherstbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Amherst to Halifax Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Halifax Bus Terminal to North Sydneybus bus
    15h 40m
    $319–754

  4. Drive  436.9 km

    1. Drive from North Rustico to Cape Breton Islandcar car 436.9 km
    6h 27m
    $88–126

North Rustico to Cape Breton Island by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration15h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$319Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 275.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 7m

What companies run services between North Rustico, PE, Canada and Cape Breton Island, NS, Canada?

Air Canada flies from Charlottetown Airport (YYG) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Rustico: PEI Liquor to North Sydney via Charlottetown: Royalty Crossing Mall Bus Shelter, University Ave & Staples Bus Shelter, St. Peter's & Shops of St. Avard, Charlottetown Terminal, Amherst, and Halifax Bus Terminal in around 15h 40m.

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