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How to get fromNova Scotia to British Columbiaby plane, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Nova Scotia to British Columbia by plane, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Vancouver International Airport

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    1. Fly from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane YHZ - YVR
    8h 25m
    $306–860

  2. Fly to Nanaimo Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane YHZ - YCD
    11h 10m
    $266–1,306

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Halifax to Montréaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Montréal to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Vancouvertrain train
    5d 7h
    $1,439–3,127

  4. Drive 5,545.1 km

    1. Drive from Halifax to Vancouvercar car 5,545.1 km
    2d 16h
    $1,088–1,571

  5. Fly to Kelowna International Airport

    1. Fly from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane plane YHZ - YLW
    10h 30m
    $339–859

  6. Fly to Abbotsford International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)plane plane YHZ - YXX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Abbotsford Airport to Vancouver Downtownshuttle bus
    10h 58m
    $308–1,353

Nova Scotia to British Columbia by train and subway

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration5d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,439Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,475.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 25m

What companies run services between Nova Scotia, Canada and British Columbia, Canada?

WestJet, Air Canada, and Porter Airlines fly from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Halifax to Granville Station @ Platform 1 via Montréal, Toronto Union Station, Vancouver, and Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1 in around 5d 7h.

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