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

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

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  1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

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    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane YOW - YQY
    5h 38m
    $414–2,104

  2. Drive 1,526.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ottawa to Sydneycar car 1,526.8 km
    18h 33m
    $302–436

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Montréaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Montréal to Halifaxtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Halifax to North Sydneybus bus
    33h 28m
    $543–1,279

  4. Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain train
    2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane YUL - YQY
    5h 1m
    $540–3,124

Ottawa to Cape Breton Island by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration33h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$543Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,222.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 38m

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

Air Canada, Porter Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) 4 times a day.

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