There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Saint John by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport to St. John Airport
best- Fly from Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) to St. John Airport (YSJ)plane YQY - YSJ
8h 32m$681–2,838Drive 618.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Sydney to Saint Johncar 618.9 km
6h 58m$122–175Bus, train
- Take the bus from Sydney to Halifaxbus
- Take the train from Halifax to Monctontrain
- Take the bus from Moncton to Saint John Terminalbus
15h 9m$333–795Fly Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport to Fredericton International Airport, bus
- Fly from Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) to Fredericton International Airport (YFC)plane YQY - YFC
- Take the bus from Fredericton Airport to Saint John Terminalbus
8h 40m$539–2,119Fly Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport to Greater Moncton International Airport, bus
- Fly from Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) to Greater Moncton International Airport (YQM)plane YQY - YQM
- Take the bus from Moncton Airport to Saint John Terminalbus
9h 32m$489–1,974Bus to Halifax Stanfield International Airport, fly to St. John Airport
- Take the bus from Sydney to Halifax Airport NSbus
- Fly from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to St. John Airport (YSJ)plane YHZ - YSJ
9h 28m$482–1,303Bus
- Take the bus from Sydney to Halifaxbus
- Take the bus from Halifax to Monctonbus
- Take the bus from Moncton to Saint John Terminalbus
15h 10m$373–745
Sydney to Saint John by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Saint John is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 6h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Saint John is to drive which takes 6h 58m and costs $120 - $180.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney to Saint John. However, there are services departing from Sydney and arriving at Saint John Terminal via Halifax and Moncton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 10m.
The distance between Sydney and Saint John is 489 km. The road distance is 618.9 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Saint John without a car is to bus and train which takes 15h 9m and costs $330 - $800.
It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Sydney to Saint John, including transfers.
Sydney to Saint John bus services, operated by Maritimebus, depart from Sydney station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Saint John is to fly which takes 8h 32m and costs $650 - $2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $370 - $750 and takes 15h 10m.
Sydney to Saint John bus services, operated by Maritimebus, arrive at Halifax station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Saint John is 619 km. It takes approximately 6h 58m to drive from Sydney to Saint John.
What companies run services between Sydney, NS, Canada and Saint John, NB, Canada?
Air Canada flies from Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) to St. John Airport (YSJ) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sydney to Saint John Terminal via Halifax and Moncton in around 15h 10m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport to St. John Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $650–2,800
Flights from Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport to Fredericton International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $470–2,000
Flights from Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport to Fredericton International Airport via Toronto, Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $480–2,000
Flights from Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport to Greater Moncton International Airport via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $390–1,800
Flights from Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport to Greater Moncton International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–2,300
- Website
- pascan.com
Flights from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to St. John Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $310–950
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Halifax to Moncton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–280
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $70–180
- Business
- $110–260
- Business Plus
- $130–280
- Economy
- $75–190
- Economy Plus
- $85–200
- Phone
- +1 800 575 1807
- [email protected]
- Website
- Maritimebus
Bus from Sydney to Halifax
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–390
- Website
- Maritimebus
Bus from Moncton to Saint John Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Maritimebus
Bus from Fredericton Airport to Saint John Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Maritimebus
Bus from Moncton Airport to Saint John Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- Maritimebus
Bus from Sydney to Halifax Airport NS
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–350
- Website
- Maritimebus
Bus from Sydney to Halifax
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–390
- Website
- Maritimebus
Bus from Halifax to Moncton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–230
- Website
- Maritimebus
Bus from Moncton to Saint John Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Maritimebus
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