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How to get fromSt. Catharines to Cape Breton Islandby bus, plane, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from St. Catharines, ON - Bus Terminal to Toronto Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane YYZ - YQY
    5h 34m
    $510–2,375

  2. Drive 1,948.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Catharines to Sydneycar car 1,948.1 km
    23h 8m
    $383–553

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from St. Catharines, ON - Bus Terminal to Toronto Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Montréaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Montréal to Halifaxtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Halifax to North Sydneybus bus
    39h 24m
    $620–1,495

  4. Bus to Toronto Island Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from St. Catharines, ON - Bus Terminal to Toronto Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane YTZ - YQY
    7h 31m
    $960–3,375

  5. Bus, train via Montreal

    1. Take the bus from St. Catharines, ON - Bus Terminal to Toronto Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toronto Union Station to Montreal, QCbus bus
    3. Take the train from Montréal to Halifaxtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Halifax to North Sydneybus bus
    41h 6m
    $510–1,255

St. Catharines to Cape Breton Island by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration39h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$620Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,696.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between St. Catharines, ON, Canada and Cape Breton Island, NS, Canada?

There is no direct connection from St. Catharines to Cape Breton Island. However, you can take the bus to Toronto Union Station, walk to Toronto (Union Station), take the train to UP Express Pearson Airport, walk to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) airport, then fly to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY). Alternatively, you can take a bus from St. Catharines, ON - Bus Terminal to North Sydney via Toronto Union Station, Toronto Union Station, Montréal, Halifax, and Halifax in around 39h 24m.

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