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How to get fromSaint John to Shawiniganby plane, train, car, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Saint John to Shawinigan by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly St. John Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from St. John Airport (YSJ) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane plane YSJ - YUL
    2. Take the train from Montréal to Shawinigantrain train
    7h 6m
    $496–1,352

  2. Drive 721.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Saint John to Shawinigancar car 721.5 km
    9h 55m
    $143–207

  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Saint John to Perry, MEcar car
    2. Take the bus from Perry, ME to Bangor, MEbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bangor Transportation Center to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Boston to Montrealbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Montréal to Trois-Rivièresbus bus
    22h 42m
    $314–480

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Saint John Terminal to Monctonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Moncton to Montréaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Montréal to Shawinigantrain train
    26h 2m
    $340–902

  5. Bus to Fredericton International Airport, fly to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Saint John Terminal to Fredericton Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Fredericton International Airport (YFC) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane plane YFC - YUL
    3. Take the train from Montréal to Shawinigantrain train
    7h 49m
    $296–1,022

  6. Fly St. John Airport to Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport, train

    1. Fly from St. John Airport (YSJ) to Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport (YHU)plane plane YSJ - YHU
    2. Take the train from Montréal to Shawinigantrain train
    8h 4m
    $750–2,256

  7. Fly St. John Airport to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from St. John Airport (YSJ) to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB)plane plane YSJ - YQB
    2. Take the bus from Québec to Trois-Rivièresbus bus
    8h 52m
    $617–1,768

  8. Bus to Greater Moncton International Airport, fly to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Saint John Terminal to Monctonbus bus
    2. Fly from Greater Moncton International Airport (YQM) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane plane YQM - YUL
    3. Take the train from Montréal to Shawinigantrain train
    10h 17m
    $382–1,318

Saint John to Shawinigan by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration26h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$340Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 813.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between Saint John, NB, Canada and Shawinigan, QC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Saint John to Shawinigan. However, you can take the line 32 bus to Saint John Airport, walk to St. John Airport (YSJ) airport, fly to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), walk to YUL Aéroport Montréal-Trudeau, take the line 747 bus to Station Lionel-Groulx, walk to Station Lionel-Groulx, take the line 2 subway to Station Bonaventure, walk to Montréal, then take the train to Shawinigan. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Saint John to Shawinigan via Perry, ME, Bangor, ME, Bangor Transportation Center, Boston, MA - South Station, Boston, Montreal, Montréal, and Trois-Rivières in around 22h 42m.

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