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

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There are 6 ways to get from Nova Scotia to San Francisco by plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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

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    1. Fly from Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane YQY - SFO
    10h 20m
    $484–1,830

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

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    1. Fly from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane YHZ - SFO
    11h 54m
    $241–914

  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 Richmondtrain train
    4d 6h
    $1,237–2,790

  4. Drive 3,651 mi

    1. Drive from Halifax to San Franciscocar car 3,651 mi
    2d 12h
    $836–1,207

  5. Fly Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane YHZ - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    14h 18m
    $244–967

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Halifax to Montréaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Montreal, QC to Toronto Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Vancouvertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Vancouver to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    6d 11h
    $1,079–2,336

Nova Scotia to San Francisco by train and subway

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration4d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,237Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,196.2 mi
  • Duration: 10h 20m

What companies run services between Nova Scotia, Canada and San Francisco, CA, USA?

Air Canada and WestJet fly from Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Halifax to Civic Center / UN Plaza via St-Lambert Amtrak Station, Schenectady, Chicago Union Station, Richmond, and Richmond in around 4d 6h.

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