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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane PHX - YQY
    9h 40m
    $800–3,300

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectadytrain train
    4. Take the train from Schenectady to St-Lambert Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5. Take the train from Saint-Lambert to Halifaxtrain train
    6. Take the bus from Halifax Bus Terminal to North Sydneybus bus
    3d 20h
    $2,594–4,530

  3. Bus, train via St. Louis

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Montrealbus bus
    4. Take the train from Montréal to Halifaxtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Halifax Bus Terminal to North Sydneybus bus
    4d 1h
    $1,239–2,232

  4. Drive  5,333.3 km

    1. Drive from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Cape Breton Islandcar car 5,333.3 km
    2d 9h
    $899–1,299

Phoenix to Cape Breton Island by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration3d 20hAverage Duration
Ticket$2,594Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,572.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 40m

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Cape Breton Island, NS, Canada?

Air Canada and United Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) once daily.

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