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

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

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  1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane SEA - YQY
    12h 40m
    $804–3,104

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    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 Bus Terminal to North Sydneybus bus
    5d 16h
    $1,730–3,743

  3. Drive  5,527.3 km

    1. Drive from Seattle to Cape Breton Islandcar car 5,527.3 km
    2d 15h
    $987–1,425

  4. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane YVR - YQY
    13h
    $926–3,397

  5. Train, bus to Abbotsford International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver - Pacific Station to Abbotsford - Airport Curbside in the shuttle area in front of main terminal entrancebus bus
    3. Fly from Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane YXX - YQY
    15h 19m
    $888–4,768

Seattle to Cape Breton Island by train and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration5d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,730Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,632.9 km
  • Duration: 12h 40m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Cape Breton Island, NS, Canada?

Air Canada and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) twice daily.

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