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There are 7 ways to get from Nova Scotia to Detroit by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport to Windsor Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) to Windsor Airport (YQG)plane plane YQY - YQG
    6h 35m
    $388–1,721

  2. Fly Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Detroit

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane YHZ - DTW
    6h 46m
    $124–1,004

  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 Windsortrain train
    35h 4m
    $377–940

  4. Drive 1,257.5 mi

    1. Drive from Halifax to Detroitcar car 1,257.5 mi
    23h 37m
    $288–416

  5. Fly Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Windsor Airport

    1. Fly from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Windsor Airport (YQG)plane plane YHZ - YQG
    6h 58m
    $275–655

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Halifax to Monctonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Moncton to Montréaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Montreal, QC to Toronto Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Toronto to Windsorbus bus
    38h 54m
    $320–699

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Halifax to Montréaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Montréal to Ottawabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    41h 22m
    $370–698

Nova Scotia to Detroit by train

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration35h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$377Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,175.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 35m

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

Air Canada flies from Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) to Windsor Airport (YQG) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Halifax to Windsor via Montréal and Toronto Union Station in around 35h 4m.

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