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How to get fromOntario to Nova Scotiaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Ontario to Nova Scotia by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Ontario International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport

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    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane ONT - YHZ
    10h 43m
    $295–1,081

  2. Train via San Bernardino

    1. Take the train from San Bernardino to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectadytrain train
    3. Take the train from Schenectady to St-Lambert Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Saint-Lambert to Halifaxtrain train
    3d 21h
    $1,728–3,667

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Montrealbus bus
    4. Take the train from Montréal to Halifaxtrain train
    4d 4h
    $1,007–2,047

  4. Drive 5,637.4 km

    1. Drive from Ontario to Halifaxcar car 5,637.4 km
    2d 10h
    $1,113–1,607

  5. Taxi to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Halifax Stanfield International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Ontario to Santa-Ana-Airport-SNAtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane SNA - YHZ
    12h 10m
    $435–1,283

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport

    1. Take the train from Montclair to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane LAX - YQY
    13h 34m
    $1,044–3,862

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Ontario Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectadytrain train
    3. Take the train from Schenectady to St-Lambert Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Saint-Lambert to Halifaxtrain train
    4d 14h
    $1,972–4,100

Ontario to Nova Scotia by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration3d 21hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,728Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,737.2 km
  • Duration: 10h 43m

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

United Airlines, Air Canada, and three other airlines fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mountain @ 5th Street to Halifax via Montclair Transit Center, Montclair, San Bernardino Depot, San Bernardino, Chicago Union Station, Schenectady, and Saint-Lambert in around 3d 21h.

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