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How to get fromAltoona to Nova Scotiaby bus, plane, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 9 ways to get from Altoona to Nova Scotia by bus, plane, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane SCE - YHZ
    9h 54m
    $115–576

  2. Bus, train via Quebec

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from State College, Pa to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York to Longueuilbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Metro Longueuil - 900 Rue de Serigny to Université Laval - 1070 Avenue des Sciences-de-la-Viebus bus
    5. Take the train from Sainte-Foy to Monctontrain train
    6. Take the bus from Moncton to Halifaxbus bus
    39h 54m
    $481–1,175

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Montrealbus bus
    4. Take the train from Montréal to Halifaxtrain train
    43h
    $471–1,016

  4. Drive 1,803.6 km

    1. Drive from Altoona to Halifaxcar car 1,803.6 km
    19h 43m
    $357–515

  5. Train to Harrisburg International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain train
    2. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane MDT - YHZ
    11h 15m
    $263–1,226

  6. Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane PIT - YHZ
    11h 57m
    $174–707

  7. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane PHL - YHZ
    10h 50m
    $811–3,720

  8. Train, train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane EWR - YHZ
    12h 19m
    $462–1,041

  9. Train

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to St-Lambert Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Saint-Lambert to Halifaxtrain train
    43h 16m
    $615–1,345

Altoona to Nova Scotia by bus, taxi, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration39h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$481Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,359.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 54m

What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Nova Scotia, Canada?

You can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Halifax via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Saint-Lambert in around 43h 16m.

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