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

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

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  1. Bus to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Cranbrook, BC - 513 Cranbrook St Northbus bus
    2. Fly from Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane YXC - YHZ
    13h 31m
    $372–1,394

  2. Bus to Castlegar Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nelson Exchange Bay A to Selkirk College Bay Bbus bus
    2. Fly from Castlegar Airport (YCG) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane YCG - YHZ
    13h 17m
    $288–1,108

  3. Bus, train via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectadytrain train
    5. Take the train from Schenectady to St-Lambert Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6. Take the train from Saint-Lambert to Halifaxtrain train
    4d 13h
    $1,950–4,007

  4. Drive 5,047.7 km

    1. Drive from Nelson to Halifaxcar car 5,047.7 km
    2d 12h
    $990–1,430

  5. Bus to Kelowna International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Nelson, BC to Kelowna, BCbus bus
    2. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane YLW - YHZ
    15h 30m
    $699–1,312

  6. Bus to Calgary International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SEbus bus
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane YYC - YHZ
    17h 44m
    $439–1,096

  7. Bus to Trail Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Nelson, BC to Trail, BCbus bus
    2. Fly from Trail Airport (YZZ) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane YZZ - YHZ
    12h 55m
    $410–1,308

  8. Bus, bus to Penticton Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Osoyoos, BC - 9206 97th Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Main & 89th St to Green & Parisbus bus
    3. Fly from Penticton Regional Airport (YYF) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane YYF - YHZ
    16h 17m
    $292–1,041

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Hope, BC - 919 Water Avenuebus bus
    2. Take the train from Agassiz to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Montréaltrain train
    4. Take the train from Montréal to Halifaxtrain train
    5d 11h
    $1,592–3,255

Nelson to Nova Scotia by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration4d 13hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,950Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,176.7 km
  • Duration: 13h 31m

What companies run services between Nelson, BC, Canada and Nova Scotia, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Nelson to Nova Scotia. However, you can take the bus to Cranbrook, BC - 513 Cranbrook St North, take the taxi to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) 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 Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Street to Halifax via Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station, Vancouver, Everett Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Schenectady, and Saint-Lambert in around 4d 13h.

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