There are 6 ways to get from Cleveland to Nova Scotia by plane, train (Amtrak), car, 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.
Fly to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport
best- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane CLE - YQY
7h 21m$624–3,029Fly to Halifax Stanfield International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane CLE - YHZ
7h 44m$147–707Train
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain
- Take the train from Buffalo to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Montréaltrain
- Take the train from Montréal to Halifaxtrain
38h 51m$539–1,442Drive 1,997.8 km
- Drive from Cleveland to Halifaxcar 1,997.8 km
23h 10m$405–584Bus, train via Moncton
- Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus
- Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floorbus
- Take the bus from Toronto Union Station to Montreal, QCbus
- Take the train from Montréal to Monctontrain
- Take the bus from Moncton to Halifax Bus Terminalbus
39h 26m$412–1,130Bus, train
- Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Erie, PAbus
- Take the bus from Erie to Torontobus
- Take the bus from Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floor to Kirklandbus
- Take the train from Montréal to Halifaxtrain
40h 6m$378–926
Cleveland to Nova Scotia by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cleveland to Nova Scotia is to fly which costs $140 - $750 and takes 7h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Cleveland to Nova Scotia is to fly which takes 7h 21m and costs $600 - $3,100.
No, there is no direct train from Cleveland to Nova Scotia. However, there are services departing from Cleveland Amtrak and arriving at Halifax via Buffalo, Toronto Union Station and Montréal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 51m.
The distance between Cleveland and Nova Scotia is 1848 km. The road distance is 1997.8 km.
The best way to get from Cleveland to Nova Scotia without a car is to train which takes 38h 51m and costs $500 - $1,500.
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Cleveland to Nova Scotia, including transfers.
Cleveland to Nova Scotia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cleveland Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Cleveland to Nova Scotia is to fly which takes 7h 21m and costs $600 - $3,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $500 - $1,500 and takes 38h 51m.
Nova Scotia is 1h ahead of Cleveland. It is currently 5:50 AM in Cleveland and 6:50 AM in Nova Scotia.
Cleveland to Nova Scotia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Buffalo Depew Station.
What companies run services between Cleveland, OH, USA and Nova Scotia, Canada?
Air Canada and United Airlines fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cleveland Amtrak to Halifax via Buffalo, Toronto Union Station, and Montréal in around 38h 51m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $600–3,000
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport via Newark, Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $700–3,300
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport via Washington Dulles, Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $700–3,300
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–80
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Cleveland, OH to Erie, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–65
- Website
- Barons Bus
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Yes, the driving distance between Cleveland to Nova Scotia is 1998 km. It takes approximately 23h 10m to drive from Cleveland to Nova Scotia.
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