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

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There are 7 ways to get from Saint John to Cape Breton Island by bus, plane, car, or train

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  1. Bus to Fredericton International Airport, fly to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Saint John Terminal to Fredericton Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Fredericton International Airport (YFC) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane YFC - YQY
    7h 49m
    $504–2,285

  2. Drive 618.7 km

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    1. Drive from Saint John to Sydneycar car 618.7 km
    6h 55m
    $122–176

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Saint John Terminal to Monctonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Moncton to Halifaxbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Halifax to North Sydneybus bus
    14h 50m
    $366–739

  4. Fly St. John Airport to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport

    1. Fly from St. John Airport (YSJ) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane YSJ - YQY
    9h 3m
    $803–3,504

  5. Bus to Greater Moncton International Airport, fly to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport

    1. Take the bus from Saint John Terminal to Monctonbus bus
    2. Fly from Greater Moncton International Airport (YQM) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane YQM - YQY
    10h 9m
    $520–2,238

  6. Fly St. John Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from St. John Airport (YSJ) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane YSJ - YHZ
    2. Take the bus from Halifax Airport NS to Sydneybus bus
    9h 20m
    $493–1,314

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Saint John Terminal to Monctonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Moncton to Halifaxtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Halifax to North Sydneybus bus
    15h 21m
    $316–779

Saint John to Cape Breton Island by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration14h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$366Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 602.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 49m

What companies run services between Saint John, NB, Canada and Cape Breton Island, NS, Canada?

You can take a bus from Saint John Terminal to North Sydney via Moncton and Halifax in around 14h 50m. Alternatively, Air Canada and Flair Airlines fly from St. John Airport (YSJ) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) twice daily.

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