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How to get fromBanff to Nova Scotiaby shuttle, plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Banff to Nova Scotia by shuttle, plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Shuttle, fly to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Banff, AB to Calgary Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane YYC - YQY
    7h 44m
    $777–3,494

  2. Shuttle, fly to Halifax Stanfield International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Banff, AB to Calgary Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane YYC - YHZ
    8h 33m
    $270–872

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Banff High School Transit Hub to Lake Louise Village Northbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lake Louise, AB to Jasper, ABbus bus
    3. Take the train from Jasper to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Montréaltrain train
    5. Take the train from Montréal to Halifaxtrain train
    4d 12h
    $1,350–2,914

  4. Drive 4,768.9 km

    1. Drive from Banff to Halifaxcar car 4,768.9 km
    2d 8h
    $945–1,364

  5. Shuttle, fly to Greater Moncton International Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Banff, AB to Calgary Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Greater Moncton International Airport (YQM)plane plane YYC - YQM
    3. Take the bus from Moncton Airport to Trurobus bus
    10h 30m
    $447–1,149

Banff to Nova Scotia by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration4d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,350Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,057.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Banff, AB, Canada and Nova Scotia, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Banff to Nova Scotia. However, you can take the shuttle to Calgary Airport, walk to Calgary International Airport (YYC) airport, fly to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY), then take the taxi to Glace Bay. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Banff High School Transit Hub to Halifax via Lake Louise, AB, Jasper, AB, Jasper, Toronto Union Station, and Montréal in around 4d 12h.

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