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How to get fromNova Scotia to Californiaby plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane YQY - SAN
    18h 9m
    $217–823

  2. Fly Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane YHZ - LAX
    12h 45m
    $149–615

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Halifax to Saint-Lamberttrain train
    2. Take the train from St-Lambert Amtrak Station to Schenectadytrain train
    3. Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3d 20h
    $1,985–3,266

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Halifax to Montréaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Montreal to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4d 1h
    $814–1,411

  5. Drive  3,534.2 mi

    1. Drive from Halifax to Los Angelescar car 3,534.2 mi
    2d 11h
    $809–1,169

  6. Fly Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane YQY - SFO
    12h 50m
    $186–682

  7. Fly Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane YQY - LAX
    10h 21m
    $172–631

  8. Fly Halifax Stanfield International Airport to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane YHZ - SAN
    12h 10m
    $194–807

  9. Fly Halifax Stanfield International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane YHZ - SFO
    12h 57m
    $163–616

  10. Fly Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane YHZ - SMF
    12h 52m
    $234–906

Nova Scotia to California by train

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration3d 20hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,985Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,126 mi
  • Duration: 18h 9m

What companies run services between Nova Scotia, Canada and California, USA?

Air Canada and WestJet fly from Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Halifax to Los Angeles via St-Lambert Amtrak Station, Schenectady, and Chicago Union Station in around 3d 20h.

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