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How to get fromPort Jefferson to Nova Scotiaby train, plane, bus, car, car ferry, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 10 ways to get from Port Jefferson to Nova Scotia by train, plane, bus, car, car ferry, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Stony Brook to Jamaicatrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane EWR - YHZ
    8h 43m
    $374–843

  2. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane ISP - YHZ
    10h 23m
    $104–504

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from New York to Longueuilbus bus
    3. Take the train from Saint-Lambert to Halifaxtrain train
    35h 55m
    $411–1,082

  4. Drive 1,439.5 km

    1. Drive from Port Jefferson to Halifaxcar car 1,439.5 km
    16h 9m
    $285–411

  5. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Stony Brook to Jamaicatrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane LGA - YHZ
    9h 6m
    $361–1,161

  6. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Stony Brook to Jamaicatrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane JFK - YHZ
    9h 58m
    $1,036–1,759

  7. Car ferry, train to Boston Logan Airport, fly

    1. Take the carferry from Port Jefferson to Bridgeportcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to Bostontrain train
    3. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane BOS - YHZ
    10h 45m
    $362–1,387

  8. Train, train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Stony Brook to Jamaicatrain train
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane PHL - YHZ
    10h 17m
    $759–4,409

  9. Train, bus via Moncton

    1. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Montrealbus bus
    3. Take the train from Montréal to Monctontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Moncton to Halifaxbus bus
    36h 45m
    $471–982

  10. Train

    1. Take the train from Huntington to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to St-Lambert Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Saint-Lambert to Halifaxtrain train
    38h 44m
    $491–1,098

Port Jefferson to Nova Scotia by bus, train, and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration35h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$411Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,136.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 43m

What companies run services between Port Jefferson, NY, USA and Nova Scotia, Canada?

Cape Air, Air Canada, and three other airlines fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Port Jefferson to Halifax via Huntington, Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Saint-Lambert in around 38h 44m.

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