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

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There are 7 ways to get from Bristol to Nova Scotia by plane, train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport

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    1. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane PVD - YHZ
    6h 32m
    $797–2,014

  2. Drive 1,149.5 km

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    1. Drive from Bristol to Halifaxcar car 1,149.5 km
    12h 42m
    $227–327

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Montrealbus bus
    3. Take the train from Montréal to Halifaxtrain train
    34h 5m
    $457–1,713

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Fall River to Bostonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Montrealbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Montréal to Québecbus bus
    4. Take the train from Sainte-Foy to Monctontrain train
    5. Take the bus from Moncton to Halifaxbus bus
    34h 36m
    $494–1,020

  5. Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane BOS - YHZ
    6h 40m
    $333–1,995

  6. Bus, train via Albany

    1. Take the bus from Providence to Albanybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albany to Longueuilbus bus
    3. Take the train from Saint-Lambert to Halifaxtrain train
    36h 19m
    $462–1,093

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Providence 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
    40h 16m
    $597–2,069

Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration6h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 799.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between Bristol, RI, USA and Nova Scotia, Canada?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bristol to Halifax via Providence, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Saint-Lambert in around 40h 16m.

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