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There are 9 ways to get from Freeport to Nova Scotia by plane, train, subway, bus, night bus or car

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Fly New York La Guardia to Sydney  •  7h 43m

  1. Fly from New York La Guardia (LGA) to Sydney (YQY) LGA - YQY

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Train  •  35h 31m

  1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to St-Lambert Amtrak Station Adirondack
  2. Take the train from Saint-Lambert to Halifax VIA Rail

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Fly New York JFK to Sydney  •  7h 21m

  1. Fly from New York JFK (JFK) to Sydney (YQY) JFK - YQY

Train, subway to New York La Guardia, fly to Halifax, line 84 bus  •  7h 24m

  1. Take the train from Freeport to Jamaica
  2. Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av
  3. Fly from New York La Guardia (LGA) to Halifax (YHZ) LGA - YHZ
  4. Take the line 84 bus from Barrington St At Scotia Square Bay 3 to Glendale Dr Before Metropolitan Ave

Train, train to Newark, fly to Halifax, line 84 bus  •  7h 46m

  1. Take the train from Freeport to New York Penn Station
  2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Station
  3. Fly from Newark (EWR) to Halifax (YHZ) EWR - YHZ
  4. Take the line 84 bus from Barrington St At Scotia Square Bay 3 to Glendale Dr Before Metropolitan Ave

Fly New York JFK to Halifax  •  8h 56m

  1. Fly from New York JFK (JFK) to Halifax (YHZ) JFK - YHZ

Night bus, train  •  33h 16m

  1. Take the night bus from New York Midtown to Montreal FlixBus N2679
  2. Take the train from Montréal to Halifax VIA Rail

Bus, train  •  33h 44m

  1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Longueuil
  2. Take the train from Saint-Lambert to Moncton
  3. Take the bus from Moncton, NB to Halifax, NS - Bus Terminal

Drive  •  15h 13m

  1. Drive from Freeport to Halifax 1457.2 km

Freeport to Nova Scotia by train, night bus and subway

3 Weekly Services
33h 16m Average Duration
$198 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Freeport to Nova Scotia is to train which costs $120 - $320 and takes 35h 31m.

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The fastest way to get from Freeport to Nova Scotia is to fly which takes 7h 21m and costs $270 - $950.

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No, there is no direct train from Freeport to Nova Scotia. However, there are services departing from Freeport and arriving at Halifax via New York Penn Station and Saint-Lambert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 31m.

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The distance between Freeport and Nova Scotia is 1309 km. The road distance is 1457.2 km.

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The best way to get from Freeport to Nova Scotia without a car is to night bus and train which takes 33h 16m and costs $140 - $280.

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It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Freeport to Nova Scotia, including transfers.

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Freeport to Nova Scotia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New York Penn Station.

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The best way to get from Freeport to Nova Scotia is to fly which takes 7h 43m and costs $290 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $320 and takes 35h 31m.

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Nova Scotia is 1h ahead of Freeport. It is currently 6:09 PM in Freeport and 7:09 PM in Nova Scotia.

Freeport to Nova Scotia train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Halifax station.

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Map of how to get from Freeport to Nova Scotia.
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  • Distance: 1309 km
  • Duration: 7h 43m

What companies run services between Freeport, NY, USA and Nova Scotia, Canada?

Air Canada, Delta and American Airlines fly from Freeport to Glace Bay every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Freeport to Halifax via New York Penn Station and Saint-Lambert in around 35h 31m.

Airlines
Air Canada
Website
aircanada.com
Flights from New York La Guardia to Sydney via Montreal
Ave. Duration
5h 39m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$380 - $1,300
Flights from New York La Guardia to Sydney via Toronto
Ave. Duration
5h 43m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$420 - $1,400
Flights from New York JFK to Sydney via Montreal
Ave. Duration
5h 4m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$350 - $1,200
Flights from New York JFK to Sydney via Toronto
Ave. Duration
8h 33m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$390 - $1,300
Flights from New York La Guardia to Halifax via Montreal
Ave. Duration
4h 24m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$450 - $1,100
Flights from New York La Guardia to Halifax via Toronto
Ave. Duration
4h 49m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$450 - $1,100
Flights from Newark to Halifax
Ave. Duration
2h 5m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$350 - $1,200
Flights from Newark to Halifax via Montreal
Ave. Duration
4h 18m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$310 - $950
Flights from Newark to Halifax via Toronto
Ave. Duration
4h 57m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$310 - $950
Flights from New York JFK to Halifax via Montreal
Ave. Duration
4h 32m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$460 - $1,100
Flights from New York JFK to Halifax via Toronto
Ave. Duration
5h 19m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$460 - $1,100
Flights from New York JFK to Halifax via Boston
Ave. Duration
4h 56m
When
Sunday
Estimated price
$460 - $1,100
United Airlines
Website
united.com
Flights from New York La Guardia to Halifax via Toronto
Ave. Duration
4h 49m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$450 - $1,100
Flights from Newark to Halifax
Ave. Duration
2h 5m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$350 - $1,200
Flights from Newark to Halifax via Toronto
Ave. Duration
4h 57m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$310 - $950
Flights from New York JFK to Halifax via Toronto
Ave. Duration
5h 19m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$460 - $1,100
Flights from New York JFK to Halifax via Boston
Ave. Duration
4h 56m
When
Sunday
Estimated price
$460 - $1,100
American Airlines
Website
aa.com
Flights from New York La Guardia to Halifax
Ave. Duration
2h 1m
When
Monday to Friday
Estimated price
$220 - $900
Flights from New York La Guardia to Halifax via Philadelphia
Ave. Duration
4h 33m
When
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price
$240 - $950
Flights from New York JFK to Halifax via Reagan Washington
Ave. Duration
5h 25m
When
Saturday
Estimated price
$230 - $950
Flights from New York JFK to Halifax via Boston
Ave. Duration
3h 55m
When
Saturday
Estimated price
$200 - $850
Porter Airlines
Website
flyporter.com
Flights from Newark to Halifax via Billy Bishop Toronto City
Ave. Duration
5h
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$210 - $800
Delta
Website
delta.com
Flights from New York La Guardia to Halifax
Ave. Duration
2h 8m
When
Friday
Estimated price
$290 - $1,200
Train operators
Long Island Rail Road
Phone
+1-718-217-5477
Website
new.mta.info
Train from Freeport to Jamaica
Ave. Duration
23 min
Frequency
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price
$4 - $17
Website
https://new.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
Schedules at
https://new.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
Peak
$4 - $17
Off-Peak
$7 - $10
Train from Freeport to New York Penn Station
Ave. Duration
42 min
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
$4 - $20
Website
https://new.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
Schedules at
https://new.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
Peak
$4 - $20
Off-Peak
$10 - $15
MTA

The New York City Subway consists of 27 underground lines that serve Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens. Lines are identified by a number or letter as well as a colour. Subway passes (called MetroCards) are available for purchase from ticket machines and desks in subway stations (choose from Pay-Per-Ride or 7/30-Day Unlimited), and a new contactless payment system called OMNY is currently being rolled out. The subway runs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Contact Details
Phone
877-690-5116
Website
mta.info
Subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av
Ave. Duration
16 min
Frequency
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price
$1 - $4
Website
http://www.mta.info/schedules
Seniors 65+ and Concession
$2
Standard
$4
NJ Transit
Phone
+1 973-275-5555
Website
njtransit.com
Train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Station
Ave. Duration
24 min
Frequency
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price
$18 - $22
Website
https://www.njtransit.com/
Schedules at
https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
Child 5-11 and Senior
$14 - $17
Adult Airport
$18 - $22
VIA Rail
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 Moncton
Ave. Duration
16h 58m
Frequency
3 times a week
Estimated price
$120 - $190
Website
http://www.viarail.ca/
Economy Adult - same day booking
$140 - $190
Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
$150 - $180
Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
$120 - $150
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

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
Bus operators
HALIFAX TRANSIT
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
Flixbus USA
Phone
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website
flixbus.com
Night bus from New York Midtown to Montreal
Ave. Duration
8h 35m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$40 - $140
Schedules at
flixbus.com
Adult
$40 - $140
Trailways
Phone
+1 800-858-8555
Website
trailways.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Longueuil
Ave. Duration
8h 45m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$90 - $220
Website
https://trailways.com
Schedules at
https://trailways.com/schedules/
Flexible
$90 - $140
Saver
$130 - $220

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