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

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There are 6 ways to get from United States to Cape Breton Island by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Laguardia Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane LGA - YQY
    7h 54m
    $508–2,614

  2. Drive 1,588.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New York City to Sydneycar car 1,588.8 km
    18h 2m
    $313–452

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from New York to Longueuilbus bus
    2. Take the train from Saint-Lambert to Halifaxtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Halifax to North Sydneybus bus
    40h 40m
    $573–1,418

  4. Fly from Boston Logan Airport

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane BOS - YQY
    7h 28m
    $1,103–2,203

  5. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane EWR - YQY
    8h 3m
    $462–2,142

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to St-Lambert Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Saint-Lambert to Halifaxtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Halifax to North Sydneybus bus
    43h 56m
    $654–1,424

United States to Cape Breton Island by subway, bus, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration40h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$573Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,287.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 54m

What companies run services between United States and Cape Breton Island, NS, Canada?

Air Canada, Porter Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) 5 times a day.

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