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How to get fromSaint John to Mataneby bus, train, taxi, car, plane, or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Saint John to Matane by bus, train, taxi, car, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Bus, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Saint John Terminal to Monctonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Moncton to Sayabectrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Sayabec to Matanetaxi taxi
    12h 24m
    $245–533

  2. Drive 612.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Saint John to Matanecar car 612.8 km
    7h 24m
    $123–177

  3. Bus to Greater Moncton International Airport, fly to Mont-Joli Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Saint John Terminal to Monctonbus bus
    2. Fly from Greater Moncton International Airport (YQM) to Mont-Joli Airport (YYY)plane plane YQM - YYY
    3. Take the bus from Mont-Joli to Matanebus bus
    7h 53m
    $386–1,272

  4. Fly St. John Airport to Baie-Comeau Airport, car ferry

    1. Fly from St. John Airport (YSJ) to Baie-Comeau Airport (YBC)plane plane YSJ - YBC
    2. Take the car ferry from Baie-Comeau, QC to Matane, QCcarferry car ferry
    22h 22m
    $139–739

  5. Fly St. John Airport to Bonaventure Airport, bus

    1. Fly from St. John Airport (YSJ) to Bonaventure Airport (YVB)plane plane YSJ - YVB
    2. Take the bus from Bonaventure to Mont-Jolibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mont-Joli to Matanebus bus
    14h 59m
    $1,101–3,143

Greater Moncton International Airport (YQM) to Mont-Joli Airport (YYY) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$284Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 617.9 km
  • Duration: 12h 24m

What companies run services between Saint John, NB, Canada and Matane, QC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Saint John to Matane. However, you can take the bus to Moncton, walk to Moncton, take the train to Sayabec, then take the taxi to Matane. Alternatively, you can drive from Saint John to Matane in around 7h 24m.

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