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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Amherst to Cape Breton Island

Cheapest
4 h 2 min
Car
347 km.
from $19
Other
6 h 53 min
262 km.
from $84.61
4 h 8 min
Bus, Plane
262 km.
from $258.23
10 h 29 min
Train, Bus
262 km.
from $133.30
9 h 50 min
Train, Plane
262 km.
from $355.38

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:
$240.04–$758.01

Pascan Aviation

Website:
pascan.com
Plane from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Sydney/J.A.
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$189.50–$341.11
Plane from Saint John Airport to Sydney/J.A.
Ave. Duration:
5h 52m
Frequency:
Monday to Thursday
Estimated price:
$214.77–$454.81

Train operators

VIA Rail

Phone:
+1 888 842-7245
Website:
viarail.ca/en
Train from Amherst to Halifax
Ave. Duration:
3h 9m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$27.79–$94.75
Train from Amherst to Moncton
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$15.16–$88.43

Bus operators

Maritimebus

Phone:
+1 800-575-1807
Email:
Website:
maritimebus.com/
Bus from Amherst, NS to Truro,
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.16–$22.74
Bus from Truro, NS to North
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.37–$50.53
Bus from Amherst, NS to Halifax
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.48–$30.32
Bus from Halifax to North
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$45.48–$69.48
Bus from Moncton, NB to Quispamsis,
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.69–$25.27

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Amherst to Cape Breton Island is to bus which costs $48.91 - $70.65 and takes 6h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Amherst to Cape Breton Island is to bus and fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $184.78 - $336.96 .

How far is it from Amherst to Cape Breton Island?

The distance between Amherst and Cape Breton Island is 445 km. The road distance is 403.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Amherst to Cape Breton Island without a car is to bus which takes 6h 53m and costs $48.91 - $70.65 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Amherst to Cape Breton Island, including transfers.

Can I drive from Amherst to Cape Breton Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Amherst to Cape Breton Island is 404 km. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Amherst to Cape Breton Island.

Where can I stay near Cape Breton Island?

There are 15+ hotels available in Cape Breton Island. Prices start at $62.64 per night.
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