There are 10 ways to get from Jersey City to Nova Scotia by plane, bus, train, car, subway, or train (Amtrak)
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Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport
best- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane EWR - YHZ
5h 34m$350–788Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport
cheapest- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane JFK - YHZ
8h 28m$107–473Bus, train via Quebec
- Take the bus from Jfk Blvd At Sip Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 119
- Take the bus from New York to Longueuilbus
- Take the bus from Metro Longueuil - 900 Rue de Serigny to Université Laval - 1070 Avenue des Sciences-de-la-Viebus
- Take the train from Sainte-Foy to Monctontrain
- Take the bus from Moncton to Halifaxbus
33h 43m$427–1,098Bus, train
- Take the bus from Jfk Blvd At Jewett Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 119
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Montrealbus
- Take the train from Montréal to Halifaxtrain
34h 37m$404–895Drive 1,386.9 km
- Drive from Jersey City to Halifaxcar 1,386.9 km
15h 27m$272–393Train, line 4 subway, bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Halifax Stanfield International Airport
- Take the train from Journal Square to World Trade Centertrain
- Take the subway from Fulton St to 125th Streetsubway
- Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane LGA - YHZ
6h 27m$315–1,021Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane EWR - YQY
7h 44m$477–2,160Fly Laguardia Airport to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane LGA - YQY
8h 25m$532–2,643Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Halifax Stanfield International Airport
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane PHL - YHZ
7h 27m$636–4,261Train
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to St-Lambert Amtrak Stationtrain Adirondack
- Take the train from Saint-Lambert to Halifaxtrain VIA Rail
37h$474–1,054
Jersey City to Nova Scotia by bus, taxi, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jersey City to Nova Scotia is to fly which costs $100 - $480 and takes 8h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Jersey City to Nova Scotia is to fly which takes 5h 34m and costs $350 - $800.
No, there is no direct train from Jersey City to Nova Scotia. However, there are services departing from Journal Square and arriving at Halifax via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Saint-Lambert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h.
The distance between Jersey City and Nova Scotia is 1034 km. The road distance is 1386.9 km.
The best way to get from Jersey City to Nova Scotia without a car is to bus and train via Quebec which takes 33h 43m and costs $420 - $1,100.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Jersey City to Nova Scotia, including transfers.
Jersey City to Nova Scotia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Jersey City to Nova Scotia is to fly which takes 5h 34m and costs $350 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $470 - $1,100 and takes 37h.
Nova Scotia is 1h ahead of Jersey City. It is currently 1:47 PM in Jersey City and 2:47 PM in Nova Scotia.
Jersey City to Nova Scotia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St-Lambert Amtrak Station.
What companies run services between Jersey City, NJ, USA and Nova Scotia, Canada?
Air Canada, United Airlines, and Porter Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Journal Square to Halifax via 33rd Street, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Saint-Lambert in around 37h.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $430–2,100
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–2,400
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport via Ottawa, Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $450–2,200
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–2,600
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $650–3,000
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport via Toronto, Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $650–3,000
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- flyporter.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $320–750
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $320–750
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,000
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $600–1,500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,400
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,400
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Sainte-Foy to Moncton
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $180–430
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $180–400
- Business
- $240–410
- Business Plus
- $250–430
- Economy
- $200–410
- Economy Plus
- $230–420
Train from Montréal to Halifax
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $310–700
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $310–650
- Business
- $380–600
- Business Plus
- $390–600
- Economy
- $350–700
- Economy Plus
- $390–700
Train from Saint-Lambert to Halifax
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $310–700
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $310–650
- Business
- $380–600
- Business Plus
- $390–600
- Economy
- $350–700
- Economy Plus
- $390–700
- Phone
- (973) 961-6000
- Website
- PATH
Train from Journal Square to World Trade Center
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- PATH
- Adult
- $5
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from Fulton St to 125th Street
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to St-Lambert Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–350
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–850
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $25–650
- First Class
- $170–850
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Jfk Blvd At Sip Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–35
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $9–35
Bus from Jfk Blvd At Jewett Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–35
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $9–35
- Phone
- 514-228-2303
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tour Express
Bus from Metro Longueuil - 900 Rue de Serigny to Université Laval - 1070 Avenue des Sciences-de-la-Vie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Tour Express
- Adult
- $27–40
- Phone
- +1 800 575 1807
- [email protected]
- Website
- Maritimebus
Bus from Moncton to Halifax
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–260
- Website
- Maritimebus
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 St
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $4–10
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