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

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There are 10 ways to get from New Jersey 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 40m
    $315–760

  2. Drive 1,393.9 km

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    1. Drive from Newark to Halifaxcar car 1,393.9 km
    15h 30m
    $274–395

  3. Bus, train via Quebec

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 108
    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 43m
    $428–1,099

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 108
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Montrealbus bus
    3. Take the train from Montréal to Halifaxtrain train
    34h 29m
    $405–915

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

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane LGA - YHZ
    6h 37m
    $348–1,039

  6. 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
    6h 23m
    $721–3,436

  7. 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
    7h 51m
    $462–2,132

  8. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane JFK - YHZ
    8h 18m
    $1,027–1,743

  9. Fly Laguardia Airport to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane LGA - YQY
    8h 35m
    $535–2,661

  10. Train

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to St-Lambert Amtrak Stationtrain train Adirondack
    2. Take the train from Saint-Lambert to Halifaxtrain train VIA Rail
    36h 49m
    $473–1,779

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

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration33h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$428Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,029.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between New Jersey, 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 Newark Penn Station to Halifax via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Saint-Lambert in around 36h 49m.

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