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How to get fromBelfast to Nova Scotiaby car, plane, bus, or train

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

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  1. Drive to St. John Airport, fly

    best
    1. Drive from Belfast to Saint-John-Airport-YSJcar car
    2. Fly from St. John Airport (YSJ) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane YSJ - YHZ
    6h 9m
    $377–1,045

  2. Amtrak Thruway to Rockland, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Belfast, ME to Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rocklandbus bus
    2. Fly from Rockland (RKD) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane RKD - YHZ
    9h 12m
    $107–529

  3. Amtrak Thruway, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Belfast, ME to South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Montrealbus bus
    3. Take the train from Montréal to Halifaxtrain train
    38h 30m
    $434–899

  4. Drive 720.1 km

    1. Drive from Belfast to Halifaxcar car 720.1 km
    8h 14m
    $142–205

  5. Bus, bus to Boston Logan Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Belfast to Portland Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Logan International Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane BOS - YHZ
    10h 40m
    $303–1,108

Belfast to Nova Scotia by bus, subway, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration38h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$434Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 550.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Belfast, ME, USA and Nova Scotia, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Nova Scotia. However, you can drive to Saint-John-Airport-YSJ airport, fly to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ), walk to Silver Dart Dr At Halifax Airport, then take the line 320 bus to Bridge Terminal Bay 10. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Belfast, ME to Halifax via South Station, Boston, Montreal, Station Berri-UQAM, Station Bonaventure, and Montréal in around 38h 30m.

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