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

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

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  1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane RDU - YQY
    9h 8m
    $603–2,703

  2. Drive 2,313.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Raleigh to Cape Breton Islandcar car 2,313.8 km
    26h 9m
    $457–660

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union 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
    2d 6h
    $897–1,872

  4. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane GSO - YQY
    12h 10m
    $826–3,429

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Saratoga Springs Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station to St-Lambert Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Saint-Lambert to Halifaxtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Halifax to North Sydneybus bus
    2d 7h
    $737–1,532

Raleigh to Cape Breton Island by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$897Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,958.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 8m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Cape Breton Island, NS, Canada?

Air Canada and United Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) 3 times a day.

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