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How to get fromQuebec to Nova Scotiaby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Quebec to Nova Scotia by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport

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    1. Fly from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane YQB - YQY
    5h 51m
    $454–2,329

  2. Drive  948.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Quebec to Halifaxcar car 948.4 km
    11h 11m
    $172–249

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Québec to Rimouskibus bus
    2. Take the train from Rimouski to Monctontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Moncton to Halifax Bus Terminalbus bus
    20h 53m
    $285–686

  4. Fly Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport

    1. Fly from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane YQB - YHZ
    6h 45m
    $337–757

  5. Bus to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport

    1. Take the bus from Québec to Montreal-Trudeau International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane YUL - YQY
    6h 14m
    $409–2,006

  6. Fly Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Greater Moncton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) to Greater Moncton International Airport (YQM)plane plane YQB - YQM
    2. Take the bus from Moncton Airport to Trurobus bus
    8h 44m
    $494–1,264

  7. Bus to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly to Halifax Stanfield International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Québec to Montreal-Trudeau International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane YUL - YHZ
    7h 8m
    $252–544

  8. Train

    1. Take the train from Sainte-Foy to Halifaxtrain train VIA Rail
    21h 30m
    $258–608

Quebec to Nova Scotia by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration20h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$285Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 899.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Quebec, QC, Canada and Nova Scotia, Canada?

Air Canada and Air Inuit fly from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) twice daily. Alternatively, VIA Rail operates a train from Sainte-Foy to Halifax 3 times a week. Tickets cost $250–600 and the journey takes 19h 24m.

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