There are 6 ways to get from Albany Airport (ALB) to Nova Scotia by plane, bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane ALB - YHZ
5h 41m$143–730Bus, train via Quebec
- Take the bus from Albany to Montrealbus
- Take the bus from Montréal to Québecbus
- Take the train from Sainte-Foy to Monctontrain
- Take the bus from Moncton to Halifaxbus
30h 28m$411–864Drive 1,256.7 km
- Drive from Albany Airport (ALB) to Halifaxcar 1,256.7 km
15h 2m$248–358Bus, train
- Take the bus from Albany to Saratoga Springsbus
- Take the bus from Saratoga Springs to Montrealbus
- Take the train from Montréal to Halifaxtrain
30h 35m$372–827Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from Albany to Montrealbus FlixBus N2679 / ...
- Take the train from Montréal to Halifaxtrain VIA Rail
30h 54m$364–784Train
- Take the train from Schenectady to St-Lambert Amtrak Stationtrain Adirondack
- Take the train from Saint-Lambert to Halifaxtrain VIA Rail
33h 30m$405–905
Albany Airport (ALB) to Nova Scotia by bus, taxi, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albany Airport (ALB) to Nova Scotia is to drive which costs $240 - $360 and takes 15h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Albany Airport (ALB) to Nova Scotia is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs $140 - $750.
No, there is no direct train from Albany Airport (ALB) to Nova Scotia. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Halifax via Saint-Lambert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 30m.
The distance between Albany Airport (ALB) and Nova Scotia is 892 km. The road distance is 1256.7 km.
The best way to get from Albany Airport (ALB) to Nova Scotia without a car is to bus and train via Quebec which takes 30h 28m and costs $410 - $900.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Albany Airport (ALB) to Nova Scotia, including transfers.
Albany Airport (ALB) to Nova Scotia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Albany Airport (ALB) to Nova Scotia is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs $140 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $400 - $950 and takes 33h 30m.
Nova Scotia is 1h ahead of Albany Airport (ALB). It is currently 12:17 PM in Albany Airport (ALB) and 1:17 PM in Nova Scotia.
Albany Airport (ALB) to Nova Scotia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St-Lambert Amtrak Station.
What companies run services between Albany Airport (ALB), USA and Nova Scotia, Canada?
American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albany International Airport to Halifax via Rt 7 & Ronald Dr, Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway, Schenectady, and Saint-Lambert in around 33h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Albany County Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 27m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Albany County Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,200
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Albany County Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $420–2,200
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,200
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $420–2,200
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Sainte-Foy to Moncton
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $180–430
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $180–400
- Business
- $240–410
- Business Plus
- $250–430
- Economy
- $200–410
- Economy Plus
- $230–420
Train from Montréal to Halifax
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $310–700
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $310–650
- Business
- $380–600
- Business Plus
- $390–600
- Economy
- $350–700
- Economy Plus
- $390–700
Train from Montréal to Halifax
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $310–700
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $310–650
- Business
- $380–600
- Business Plus
- $390–600
- Economy
- $350–700
- Economy Plus
- $390–700
Train from Saint-Lambert to Halifax
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $310–700
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $310–650
- Business
- $380–600
- Business Plus
- $390–600
- Economy
- $350–700
- Economy Plus
- $390–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to St-Lambert Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–200
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Albany to Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Albany to Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 833 449 6444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Orleans Express
Bus from Montréal to Québec
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Website
- Orleans Express
- Adult
- $50–70
- Phone
- +1 800 575 1807
- [email protected]
- Website
- Maritimebus
Bus from Moncton to Halifax
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- Maritimebus
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Albany to Saratoga Springs
- Saver
- $18–23
- Flexible
- $23–45
Bus from Saratoga Springs to Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–160
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $45–160
- Flexible
- $85–160
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saratoga Springs to Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
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