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

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There are 10 ways to get from New Brunswick to Nova Scotia by plane, bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane EWR - YHZ
    5h 58m
    $354–793

  2. Drive 1,434 km

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    1. Drive from New Brunswick to Halifaxcar car 1,434 km
    15h 58m
    $283–409

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St 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
    33h 59m
    $438–1,092

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Montrealbus bus
    3. Take the train from Montréal to Halifaxtrain train
    34h 40m
    $403–876

  5. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Halifax Stanfield International Airport

    1. Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane LGA - YHZ
    7h 21m
    $348–1,148

  6. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane EWR - YQY
    8h 8m
    $491–2,165

  7. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Halifax Stanfield International Airport

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane PHL - YHZ
    7h 16m
    $725–3,556

  8. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Halifax Stanfield International Airport

    1. Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane JFK - YHZ
    9h 2m
    $1,027–1,751

  9. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport

    1. Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane LGA - YQY
    9h 19m
    $585–2,670

  10. Train

    1. Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    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
    37h 34m
    $474–1,072

New Brunswick to Nova Scotia by bus, taxi, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration33h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$438Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,054.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between New Brunswick, 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 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from New Brunswick to Halifax via Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Saint-Lambert in around 37h 34m.

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