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

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There are 10 ways to get from New York to Nova Scotia by plane, bus, train, car, subway, 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 44m
    $351–790

  2. Drive 1,380.3 km

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    1. Drive from New York to Halifaxcar car 1,380.3 km
    15h 22m
    $273–394

  3. Bus, train via Quebec

    1. Take the bus from New York to Longueuilbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Metro Longueuil - 900 Rue de Serigny to Université Laval - 1070 Avenue des Sciences-de-la-Viebus bus
    3. Take the train from Sainte-Foy to Monctontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Moncton to Halifaxbus bus
    32h 4m
    $418–1,040

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Montrealbus bus FlixBus N2679 / ...
    2. Take the train from Montréal to Halifaxtrain train VIA Rail
    32h 35m
    $402–849

  5. Line 4 subway, bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Halifax Stanfield International Airport

    1. Take the subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 125th Streetsubway subway
    2. Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus bus
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane LGA - YHZ
    6h 1m
    $341–1,118

  6. 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
    7h 54m
    $1,024–1,729

  7. 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
    7h 58m
    $578–2,640

  8. 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 54m
    $488–2,162

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

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane PHL - YHZ
    7h 15m
    $736–4,335

  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
    35h 29m
    $479–1,045

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

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration32h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$418Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,041.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between New York, NY, 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 Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Halifax via Saint-Lambert in around 35h 29m.

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