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

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There are 5 ways to get from Massachusetts to Nova Scotia by plane, bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Halifax Stanfield International Airport

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    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane BOS - YHZ
    5h 17m
    $246–1,106

  2. Drive 1,052.7 km

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    1. Drive from Boston to Halifaxcar car 1,052.7 km
    11h 32m
    $208–300

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Montrealbus bus Greyhound US0260
    2. Take the train from Montréal to Halifaxtrain train VIA Rail
    31h 50m
    $381–831

  4. Fly to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane BOS - YQY
    7h 37m
    $1,123–2,228

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Boston 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
    40h 31m
    $544–2,041

Massachusetts to Nova Scotia by bus, subway, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration31h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$381Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 703.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 17m

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

American Airlines, Air Canada, and two other airlines fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Boston to Halifax via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Saint-Lambert in around 40h 31m.

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