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How to get fromSt. John's to Cape Breton Islandby plane, bus, car ferry, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from St. John's to Cape Breton Island by plane, bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Fly to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Saint John'S International Airport (YYT) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane YYT - YQY
    8h 29m
    $652–2,702

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. John's to Port aux Basquescar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port aux Basques to North Sydney, NScarferry car ferry Port aux Basques / ...
    18h 39m
    $182–360

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from St. John’s - MUN University Centre to Port aux Basques - Marine Atlanticbus bus Westbound
    2. Take the carferry from Port aux Basques to North Sydney, NScarferry car ferry Port aux Basques / ...
    21h 6m
    $183–297

  4. Fly to Halifax Stanfield International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Saint John'S International Airport (YYT) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane YYT - YHZ
    2. Take the bus from Halifax Airport NS to Sydneybus bus
    10h 31m
    $412–962

Saint John'S International Airport (YYT) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration9h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$655Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from St. John's to Cape Breton Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 587 km
  • Duration: 8h 29m

What companies run services between St. John's, NL, Canada and Cape Breton Island, NS, Canada?

Air Canada, Porter Airlines, and WestJet fly from Saint John'S International Airport (YYT) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) 5 times a day.

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