There are 7 ways to get from Boston to Nova Scotia by plane, bus, car, night bus or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly to Halifax, line 84 bus • 5h 58m
Cheapest option
Bus, drive • 17h 14m
5 alternative options
Fly to Sydney • 6h 53m
Night bus, train • 30h 29m
Bus, train • 31h 24m
Train • 38h 33m
Drive • 11h 23m
Boston to Nova Scotia by night bus, subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Nova Scotia is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 11h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Nova Scotia is to fly and line 84 bus which takes 5h 58m and costs $180 - $650.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Nova Scotia. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Halifax via New York Penn Station and Saint-Lambert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 33m.
The distance between Boston and Nova Scotia is 735 km. The road distance is 1114.1 km.
The best way to get from Boston to Nova Scotia without a car is to night bus and train which takes 30h 29m and costs $140 - $240.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Boston to Nova Scotia, including transfers.
Boston to Nova Scotia train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Nova Scotia is to fly which takes 6h 53m and costs $950 - $1,600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $800 and takes 38h 33m.
Nova Scotia is 1h ahead of Boston. It is currently 10:07 PM in Boston and 11:07 PM in Nova Scotia.
Boston to Nova Scotia train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Halifax station.
- Distance: 734.7 km
- Duration: 5h 58m
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Nova Scotia, Canada?
Air Canada flies from Boston to Glace Bay 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Boston to Halifax via New York Penn Station and Saint-Lambert in around 38h 33m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Boston to Halifax
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310 - $1,300
Flights from Boston to Halifax via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310 - $1,300
Flights from Boston to Sydney via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350 - $1,300
Flights from Boston to Sydney via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $420 - $1,400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston to Halifax
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $420 - $1,700
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Montréal to Halifax
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $150 - $210
- Website
- http://www.viarail.ca/
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $160 - $210
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $180 - $210
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $150 - $190
Train from Saint-Lambert to Halifax
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $150 - $210
- Website
- http://www.viarail.ca/
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $160 - $210
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $180 - $210
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $150 - $190
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $70 - $700
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $35 - $250
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $65 - $450
- Business Seat - Adult
- $70 - $500
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $120 - $410
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $240 - $700
- First Class - Adult
- $240 - $700
Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $45 - $300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $16 - $150
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $45 - $300
- Business Class Seat
- $150 - $360
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New York Penn Station to St-Lambert Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21 - $200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $21 - $75
- Child Coach - short notice
- $45 - $70
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $35 - $130
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $40 - $130
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $55 - $130
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $80 - $250
- Business Seat - short notice
- $85 - $250
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $60 - $200
- Phone
- 1-800-835-6428
- Website
- halifax.ca
Bus from Barrington St At Scotia Square Bay 3 to Glendale Dr Before Metropolitan Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.halifax.ca/
- Schedules at
- https://www.halifax.ca/transportation/halifax-transit/ferry-service
- Phone
- +1 800-639-3317
- info@concordcoachlines.com
- Website
- concordcoachlines.com
Bus from Boston South Buses to Bangor, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55 - $85
- Website
- https://concordcoachlines.com/
- Adult
- $55 - $85
- Phone
- +1 207-942-3354
- Website
- johntcyrandsons.com
Bus from Bangor, ME to Houlton, Maine
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24 - $29
- Schedules at
- johntcyrandsons.com
- Phone
- +1 800-575-1807
- info@maritimebus.com
- Website
- maritimebus.com
Bus from Fredericton, NB to Moncton, NB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30 - $90
- Book at
- https://maritimebus.betterez.com/cart/570e4206d12bb17e0b0015fe
- Website
- https://maritimebus.com/
Bus from Moncton, NB to Halifax, NS - Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40 - $65
- Book at
- https://maritimebus.betterez.com/cart/570e4206d12bb17e0b0015fe
- Website
- https://maritimebus.com/
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Night bus from Boston to Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45 - $120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Nova Scotia is 1114 km. It takes approximately 11h 23m to drive from Boston to Nova Scotia.
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