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How to get fromNova Scotia to Michiganby plane, train, car, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Nova Scotia to Michigan by plane, train, car, or bus

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

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane YQY - DTW
    8h 14m
    $417–2,019

  2. Fly Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Detroit

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    1. Fly from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane YHZ - DTW
    8h 32m
    $124–654

  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 12m
    $363–933

  4. Drive  1,256.6 mi

    1. Drive from Halifax to Detroitcar car 1,256.6 mi
    23h 10m
    $288–416

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

    1. Fly from Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) to Windsor Airport (YQG)plane plane YQY - YQG
    6h 35m
    $449–2,121

  6. Fly Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Windsor Airport

    1. Fly from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Windsor Airport (YQG)plane plane YHZ - YQG
    7h 49m
    $356–706

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Halifax Bus Terminal to Monctonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Moncton to Montréaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from St-Antoine O. @ Rue Mansfield // St Antoine W. @ Mansfield St. to Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floorbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Toronto to Windsorbus bus
    38h 44m
    $294–691

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Halifax to Montréaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Montreal to Ottawabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    41h 32m
    $330–639

Nova Scotia to Michigan by train, subway, and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration41h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$330Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,203.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 14m

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

Air Canada and Delta fly from Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) to Detroit (DTW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Halifax to Detroit via Montréal, Toronto Union Station, and Windsor in around 35h 12m.

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