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How to get fromBoston to Big Tancook Islandby plane, taxi, ferry, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Boston to Big Tancook Island by plane, taxi, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane BOS - YHZ
    2. Take the taxi from Mumford Terminal Bay 2 to Chester, NS - Tancook Ferry Wharftaxi taxi
    3. Take the ferry from Chester, NS - Tancook Ferry Wharf to Tancook Island, NSferry ferry
    5h 52m
    $374–1,160

  2. Drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Boston to Chester, NS - Tancook Ferry Wharfcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Chester, NS - Tancook Ferry Wharf to Tancook Island, NSferry ferry Chester
    12h 55m
    $217–313

Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration2h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Boston to Big Tancook Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 784.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Big Tancook Island, NS, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Boston to Big Tancook Island. However, you can fly to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ), walk to Silver Dart Dr At Halifax Airport, take the line 320 bus to Bridge Terminal Bay 10, take the line 3 bus to Mumford Terminal Bay 2, take the taxi to Chester, NS - Tancook Ferry Wharf, then take the ferry to Tancook Island, NS. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Boston to Tancook Island, NS via Chester, NS - Tancook Ferry Wharf in around 12h 55m.

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