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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Saint John to Cape Breton Island

Composite routes from Saint John to Cape Breton Island

Cheapest
6 h 11 min
Car
563 km.
from $30
Other
11 h 10 min
414 km.
from $118.01

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Canada

Website:
aircanada.com
Plane from Saint John Airport to Sydney/J.A.
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$279.90–$890.58

Pascan Aviation

Website:
pascan.com
Plane from Saint John Airport to Sydney/J.A.
Ave. Duration:
5h 52m
Frequency:
Monday to Thursday
Estimated price:
$254.45–$534.35

Bus operators

Maritimebus

Phone:
+1 800-575-1807
Email:
info@maritimebus.com
Website:
maritimebus.com/
Bus from Saint John, NB to Moncton,
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.36–$29.26
Bus from Moncton, NB to Truro,
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.90–$31.81
Bus from Truro, NS to North
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.90–$53.43

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Saint John to Cape Breton Island?

The cheapest way to get from Saint John to Cape Breton Island is to bus which costs $65.22 - $97.83 and takes 11h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Saint John to Cape Breton Island?

The fastest way to get from Saint John to Cape Breton Island is to fly which takes 6h 9m and costs $217.39 - $467.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Saint John and Cape Breton Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Saint John to Cape Breton Island. However, there are services departing from Saint John, NB and arriving at North Sydney, NS via Moncton, NB and Truro, NS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.

How far is it from Saint John to Cape Breton Island?

The distance between Saint John and Cape Breton Island is 479 km. The road distance is 619.5 km.

How do I travel from Saint John to Cape Breton Island without a car?

The best way to get from Saint John to Cape Breton Island without a car is to bus which takes 11h 10m and costs $65.22 - $97.83 .

How long does it take to get from Saint John to Cape Breton Island?

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Saint John to Cape Breton Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saint John to Cape Breton Island bus from?

Saint John to Cape Breton Island bus services, operated by Maritimebus, depart from Saint John, NB station.

Bus or fly from Saint John to Cape Breton Island?

The best way to get from Saint John to Cape Breton Island is to fly which takes 6h 9m and costs $217.39 - $467.39 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65.22 - $97.83 and takes 11h 10m.

Where does the Saint John to Cape Breton Island bus arrive?

Saint John to Cape Breton Island bus services, operated by Maritimebus, arrive at Moncton, NB station.

Can I drive from Saint John to Cape Breton Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Saint John to Cape Breton Island is 619 km. It takes approximately 6h 55m to drive from Saint John to Cape Breton Island.

Which airlines fly from Saint John Airport Airport to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport Airport?

Pascan Aviation and Air Canada offer flights from Saint John Airport Airport to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport Airport.

Where can I stay near Cape Breton Island?

There are 15+ hotels available in Cape Breton Island. Prices start at $65.09 per night.
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