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

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

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  1. Fly from Toronto Island Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane YTZ - YQY
    4h 44m
    $900–3,400

  2. Drive 1,867.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Toronto to Sydneycar car 1,867.9 km
    22h 19m
    $369–533

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Montréaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Montréal to Halifaxtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Halifax to North Sydneybus bus
    36h 54m
    $615–1,363

  4. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport

    1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane YYZ - YQY
    3h 55m
    $500–2,300

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Toronto Union Station to Montreal, QCbus bus
    2. Take the train from Montréal to Halifaxtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Halifax to North Sydneybus bus
    38h 36m
    $500–1,123

Toronto to Cape Breton Island by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration36h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$615Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,545.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Toronto, ON, Canada and Cape Breton Island, NS, Canada?

Air Canada and Porter Airlines fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) every 4 hours.

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