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

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There are 8 ways to get from Chester to Nova Scotia by plane, bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane PHL - YHZ
    5h 38m
    $707–3,407

  2. Drive 1,548.7 km

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    1. Drive from Chester to Halifaxcar car 1,548.7 km
    17h 19m
    $303–438

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Montrealbus bus
    3. Take the train from Montréal to Halifaxtrain train
    37h 5m
    $427–928

  4. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane PHL - YQY
    7h 37m
    $624–3,029

  5. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Halifax Stanfield International Airport

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane LGA - YHZ
    8h 29m
    $376–1,879

  6. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Halifax Stanfield International Airport

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane EWR - YHZ
    7h 57m
    $347–832

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station 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
    38h 41m
    $502–1,904

  8. Bus, train via Moncton

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    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 Monctontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Moncton to Halifaxbus bus
    40h 47m
    $558–1,203

Chester to Nova Scotia by train, bus, and subway

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration37h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$427Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,157 km
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Chester, PA, USA and Nova Scotia, Canada?

American Airlines, Air Canada, and Porter Airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chester Transit Center to Halifax via 30th Street Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Saint-Lambert in around 38h 41m.

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