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How to get fromSault Ste. Marie to Cape Breton Islandby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sault Ste. Marie to Cape Breton Island by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane YAM - YQY
    9h 31m
    $703–3,063

  2. Drive 2,312.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sault Ste. Marie to Sydneycar car 2,312.7 km
    28h 30m
    $453–654

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sault Ste Marie to Sudburybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sudbury to Ottawa - Via Railbus bus
    3. Take the train from Ottawa to Montréaltrain train
    4. Take the train from Montréal to Halifaxtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Halifax to North Sydneybus bus
    46h 59m
    $584–1,480

  4. Bus, train via Toronto

    1. Take the bus from Sault Ste Marie to Sudburybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sudbury to Toronto Pearson Airportbus bus
    3. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Montréaltrain train
    4. Take the train from Montréal to Halifaxtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Halifax to North Sydneybus bus
    2d 1h
    $693–1,593

Sault Ste. Marie to Cape Breton Island by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration46h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$584Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sault Ste. Marie to Cape Breton Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,888.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 31m

What companies run services between Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada and Cape Breton Island, NS, Canada?

Air Canada flies from Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) twice daily.

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