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

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

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  1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane PHL - YQY
    7h 30m
    $654–3,004

  2. Drive 1,684.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Cape Breton Islandcar car 1,684.5 km
    19h 5m
    $333–481

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station 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
    45h 13m
    $699–2,217

  4. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane EWR - YQY
    8h 24m
    $466–2,072

  5. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane LGA - YQY
    9h 44m
    $540–3,350

Philadelphia to Cape Breton Island by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration45h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$699Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,431 km
  • Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Cape Breton Island, NS, Canada?

Air Canada and American Airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) 4 times a day.

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