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How to get fromSaint John, NB to Nova Scotiaby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Saint John, NB to Nova Scotia by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Line 15 bus, line 1 bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from St. John St. & Ludlow St. to King's Square Southbus bus
    2. Take the bus from King's Square South to McAllister Placebus bus
    3. Fly from St. John Airport (YSJ) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane YSJ - YHZ
    5h 5m
    $310–965

  2. Drive 415.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Saint John, NB to Halifaxcar car 415.3 km
    4h 22m
    $82–118

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Saint John Terminal to Monctonbus bus Saint John to Moncton
    2. Take the bus from Moncton to Halifaxbus bus Moncton to Halifax
    9h 17m
    $190–378

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Saint John Terminal to Monctonbus bus Saint John to Moncton
    2. Take the train from Moncton to Halifaxtrain train VIA Rail
    9h 45m
    $140–418

Saint John, NB to Nova Scotia by foot and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$190Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 252.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Saint John, NB, Canada and Nova Scotia, Canada?

You can take a vehicle from Saint John, NB to Halifax via St. John St. & Ludlow St., King's Square South, Superstore - Rothesay Avenue, Saint John Terminal, and Moncton in around 9h 17m.

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