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

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

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  1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane YYZ - YQY
    3h 55m
    $500–2,300

  2. Drive 1,867.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Toronto to Sydneycar car 1,867.9 km
    22h 19m
    $368–532

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Montréaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Montréal to Halifaxtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Halifax to North Sydneybus bus
    36h 54m
    $615–1,423

  4. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane YOW - YQY
    6h 7m
    $504–2,104

  5. Fly from Toronto Island Airport

    1. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane YTZ - YQY
    5h 54m
    $950–3,400

  6. Fly from London International Airport

    1. Fly from London International Airport (YXU) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane YXU - YQY
    6h 35m
    $900–4,306

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Toronto Union Station to Montreal, QCbus bus
    2. Take the train from Montréal to Halifaxtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Halifax to North Sydneybus bus
    38h 36m
    $500–1,183

Ontario to Cape Breton Island by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration36h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$615Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,585.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 55m

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

Air Canada flies from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) twice daily.

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