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

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

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Rimouski to Sainte-Foytrain train
    2. Fly from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane YQB - YQY
    12h 5m
    $494–2,377

  2. Drive 965.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rimouski to Sydneycar car 965.3 km
    11h 36m
    $190–274

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Rimouski to Halifaxtrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the bus from Halifax to North Sydneybus bus Halifax to Sydney
    22h 26m
    $368–792

  4. Train, bus via Moncton

    1. Take the train from Rimouski to Monctontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Moncton to Halifaxbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Halifax to North Sydneybus bus
    22h 30m
    $416–952

Rimouski to Cape Breton Island by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration22h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$368Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,184.5 km
  • Duration: 12h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Rimouski to Cape Breton Island. However, you can take the train to Sainte-Foy, walk to Gare de train, take the line 76 bus to Aérogare, walk to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) airport, then fly to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY). Alternatively, you can take a train from Rimouski to North Sydney via Halifax and Halifax in around 22h 26m.

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