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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane ROC - YHZ
    5h 34m
    $146–680

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ottawabus bus
    3. Take the train from Ottawa to Montréaltrain train
    4. Take the train from Montréal to Halifaxtrain train
    33h 28m
    $420–1,232

  3. Bus, train via Albany

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albany to Longueuilbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Metro Longueuil - 900 Rue de Serigny to Université Laval - 1070 Avenue des Sciences-de-la-Viebus bus
    4. Take the train from Sainte-Foy to Monctontrain train
    5. Take the bus from Moncton to Halifaxbus bus
    34h 59m
    $437–982

  4. Drive 1,601.6 km

    1. Drive from Rochester to Halifaxcar car 1,601.6 km
    18h 52m
    $316–457

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Montréaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Montréal to Halifaxtrain train
    35h 58m
    $497–1,319

  6. Train via Schenectady

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Schenectadytrain train
    2. Take the train from Schenectady to St-Lambert Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Saint-Lambert to Halifaxtrain train
    36h 17m
    $484–1,185

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Scarborough Centrebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Scarborough, ON to Montreal, QCbus bus
    3. Take the train from Montréal to Halifaxtrain train
    37h 41m
    $364–872

Rochester to Nova Scotia by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration33h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$420Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,186.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 34m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rochester to Halifax via Toronto Union Station and Montréal in around 35h 58m.

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