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Cape Breton Island, Canada → Amherst, Canada

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cape Breton Island to Amherst

Composite routes from Cape Breton Island to Amherst

Cheapest
4 h 1 min
Car
347 km.
from $19
Other
3 h 53 min
Plane, Bus
262 km.
from $354.63
6 h 53 min
262 km.
from $87.85
10 h 15 min
Bus, Train
262 km.
from $85.91

Transport providers

Airlines

Pascan Aviation

Website:
pascan.com
Plane from Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport to Halifax
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$190.84–$330.79

Train operators

VIA Rail

Phone:
+1 888 842-7245
Website:
viarail.ca/en
Train from Halifax to Amherst
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$29.26–$101.78

Bus operators

Maritimebus

Phone:
+1 800-575-1807
Email:
Website:
maritimebus.com/
Bus from Halifax Airport to Amherst,
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.63–$31.81
Bus from North Sydney, NS to Truro,
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$38.17–$53.43
Bus from Truro, NS to Amherst,
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.27–$22.90
Bus from North Sydney, NS to Halifax
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$47.07–$69.97

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cape Breton Island to Amherst is to bus which costs $51.09 - $76.09 and takes 6h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cape Breton Island to Amherst is to fly and bus which takes 3h 53m and costs $195.65 - $315.22 .

How far is it from Cape Breton Island to Amherst?

The distance between Cape Breton Island and Amherst is 481 km. The road distance is 431.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cape Breton Island to Amherst without a car is to bus which takes 6h 53m and costs $51.09 - $76.09 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Cape Breton Island to Amherst, including transfers.

Can I drive from Cape Breton Island to Amherst?

Yes, the driving distance between Cape Breton Island to Amherst is 432 km. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Cape Breton Island to Amherst.

Where can I stay near Amherst?

There are seven+ hotels available in Amherst. Prices start at $61.66 per night.
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