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

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There are 9 ways to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Nova Scotia by plane, bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport

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    1. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane MDT - YHZ
    7h 47m
    $94–495

  2. Bus, train via Quebec

    1. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York to Longueuilbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Metro Longueuil - 900 Rue de Serigny to Université Laval - 1070 Avenue des Sciences-de-la-Viebus bus
    4. Take the train from Sainte-Foy to Monctontrain train
    5. Take the bus from Moncton to Halifaxbus bus
    38h 24m
    $468–1,164

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Harrisburg 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
    39h 10m
    $445–960

  4. Drive 1,642.7 km

    1. Drive from Harrisburg, Pa to Halifaxcar car 1,642.7 km
    18h 27m
    $322–465

  5. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane PHL - YHZ
    7h 38m
    $651–3,499

  6. Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Regional Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane SCE - YHZ
    9h 34m
    $123–585

  7. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Harrisburg 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
    10h
    $397–1,199

  8. Train, train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station 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 7m
    $397–920

  9. Train

    1. Take the train from Harrisburg 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
    39h 58m
    $553–1,224

Harrisburg, Pa to Nova Scotia by bus, taxi, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration38h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$468Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,249.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 47m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Harrisburg to Halifax via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Saint-Lambert in around 39h 58m.

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