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

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There are 4 ways to get from Vancouver to Cape Breton Island by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane YVR - YQY
    8h 50m
    $1,103–2,107

  2. Fly from Coal Harbour Spb

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane CXH - YQY
    11h 12m
    $850–4,000

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    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
    5d 10h
    $1,641–3,518

  4. Drive 5,709.3 km

    1. Drive from Vancouver to Cape Breton Islandcar car 5,709.3 km
    2d 18h
    $1,127–1,628

Vancouver to Cape Breton Island by train and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration5d 10hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,641Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Vancouver to Cape Breton Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 4,613.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 50m

What companies run services between Vancouver, BC, Canada and Cape Breton Island, NS, Canada?

WestJet, Air Canada, and Porter Airlines fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) 5 times a day.

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