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How to get fromProvidence to Nova Scotia Islandby train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Providence to Nova Scotia Island by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus, drive via Houlton

    best
    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Bangor Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bangor, ME to Houlton, Mainebus bus
    4. Drive from Houlton, Maine to Nova Scotia Islandcar car
    11h 5m
    $118–927

  2. Train, bus, drive #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Providence to Rugglestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Bangor Park & Ridebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bangor, ME to Calais, MEbus bus
    4. Drive from Calais, ME to Nova Scotia Islandcar car
    14h 16m
    $110–186

  3. Drive 665.1 km

    1. Drive from Providence to Nova Scotia Islandcar car 665.1 km
    8h 7m
    $131–189

  4. Train, fly to Fredericton International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Fredericton International Airport (YFC)plane plane BOS - YFC
    3. Take the taxi from Fredericton-Airport-YFC to Nova Scotia Islandtaxi taxi
    8h 16m
    $634–2,090

  5. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Bangor Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bangor, ME to Houlton, Mainebus bus
    4. Drive from Houlton, Maine to Nova Scotia Islandcar car
    11h 17m
    $116–176

  6. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Bangor Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bangor, ME to Calais, MEbus bus
    4. Drive from Calais, ME to Nova Scotia Islandcar car
    12h 7m
    $123–928

  7. Train, bus, drive via Portland

    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train
    2. Take the train from Boston to Portlandtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Portland Transportation Center to Bangor Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bangor, ME to Sherman, Mainebus bus
    5. Drive from Sherman, Maine to Nova Scotia Islandcar car
    12h 13m
    $150–1,016

  8. Train, fly to Presque Isle, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Presque Isle (PQI)plane plane BOS - PQI
    3. Take the bus from Presque Isle, Maine to Houlton, Mainebus bus
    4. Drive from Houlton, Maine to Nova Scotia Islandcar car
    7h 27m
    $133–1,273

  9. Train, fly to Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (BHB)plane plane BOS - BHB
    3. Take the bus from Hancock, ME to Calais, MEbus bus
    4. Drive from Calais, ME to Nova Scotia Islandcar car
    9h 16m
    $306–1,389

Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Fredericton International Airport (YFC) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration6h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Providence to Nova Scotia Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 774.5 km
  • Duration: 11h 5m

What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Nova Scotia Island, NB, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Providence to Nova Scotia Island. However, you can take the train to Boston, walk to Boston, MA - South Station, take the bus to Bangor Transportation Center, walk to Bangor, ME, take the bus to Houlton, Maine, then drive to Nova Scotia Island. Alternatively, you can drive from Providence to Nova Scotia Island in around 8h 7m.

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