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How to get fromNova Scotia to Vancouver, BCby plane, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Nova Scotia to Vancouver, BC by plane, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or train

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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 31m
    $309–867

  2. Train via Chicago

    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 Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain train
    4d 2h
    $1,760–3,727

  3. Drive 5,543.1 km

    1. Drive from Halifax to Vancouver, BCcar car 5,543.1 km
    2d 16h
    $1,096–1,583

  4. 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
    11h 4m
    $311–1,360

  5. 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
    $1,436–3,120

Nova Scotia to Vancouver, BC by train

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration4d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,760Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,476.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 31m

What companies run services between Nova Scotia, Canada and Vancouver, BC, 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 Vancouver via St-Lambert Amtrak Station, Schenectady, Chicago Union Station, and Everett Amtrak Station in around 4d 2h.

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