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How to get fromDover to Nova Scotiaby bus, train, plane, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Dover to Nova Scotia by bus, train, plane, or car

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  1. Bus, train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Halifax Stanfield International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Federal St @ Water St to Wilmington Tcbus bus
    2. Take the train from Wilmington to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane PHL - YHZ
    8h 9m
    $620–4,163

  2. Bus to Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional Airport, fly to Halifax Stanfield International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dover to Salisbury, MDbus bus
    2. Fly from Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional Airport (SBY) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane SBY - YHZ
    11h 50m
    $158–646

  3. Bus, train via Quebec

    1. Take the bus from Dover, DE - 293 N Dupont Hwy to Midtown - 400 8th Avebus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown 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
    36h 3m
    $485–973

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dover Downs Hotel & Casino to Times Square – 37th St.bus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York to Longueuilbus bus
    3. Take the train from Saint-Lambert to Halifaxtrain train
    37h 58m
    $456–1,117

  5. Drive 1,638.1 km

    1. Drive from Dover to Halifaxcar car 1,638.1 km
    18h 15m
    $323–466

  6. Bus, train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport

    1. Take the bus from Federal St @ Water St to Wilmington Tcbus bus
    2. Take the train from Wilmington to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane PHL - YQY
    10h 8m
    $637–3,685

  7. Bus, train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Halifax Stanfield International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Federal St @ Water St to Wilmington Tcbus bus
    2. Take the train from Wilmington to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane DCA - YHZ
    9h 28m
    $644–2,868

  8. Bus, train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Halifax Stanfield International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Federal St @ Water St to Wilmington Tcbus bus
    2. Take the train from Wilmington to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane EWR - YHZ
    9h 19m
    $368–854

  9. Bus, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Halifax Stanfield International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Federal St @ Water St to Wilmington Tcbus bus
    2. Take the train from Wilmington to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane LGA - YHZ
    10h 18m
    $364–1,931

  10. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Federal St @ Water St to Wilmington Tcbus bus 301
    2. Take the train from Wilmington to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to St-Lambert Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Saint-Lambert to Halifaxtrain train
    40h 16m
    $510–1,946

Dover to Nova Scotia by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration40h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$510Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,284 km
  • Duration: 8h 9m

What companies run services between Dover, DE, USA and Nova Scotia, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Dover to Nova Scotia. However, you can take the bus to Wilmington Tc, walk to Wilmington, take the train to 30th Street Station, take the train to Airport Terminal A, walk to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) airport, fly to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ), walk to Silver Dart Dr At Halifax Airport, then take the line 320 bus to Bridge Terminal Bay 10. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dover, DE - 293 N Dupont Hwy to Halifax via Midtown - 400 8th Ave, New York Midtown, Montreal, Montréal, Québec, Sainte-Foy, Moncton, and Moncton in around 36h 3m.

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