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

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

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  1. Bus to Portland International Airport, fly to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Salem Amtrak Station to Portland International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane PDX - YQY
    16h 41m
    $928–3,554

  2. Train to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, fly to Halifax Stanfield International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Salem to Eugenetrain train
    2. Fly from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane EUG - YHZ
    16h 2m
    $255–976

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Salem to Portlandtrain train
    2. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ottawabus bus
    5. Take the train from Ottawa to Montréaltrain train
    6. Take the train from Montréal to Halifaxtrain train
    3d 22h
    $1,643–3,757

  4. Drive 5,544.5 km

    1. Drive from Salem to Halifaxcar car 5,544.5 km
    2d 15h
    $1,089–1,573

  5. Bus to Portland International Airport, fly to Halifax Stanfield International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Salem Amtrak Station to Portland International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane PDX - YHZ
    13h 20m
    $711–1,232

  6. Bus to Portland International Airport, fly to Greater Moncton International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Salem Amtrak Station to Portland International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Greater Moncton International Airport (YQM)plane plane PDX - YQM
    3. Take the bus from Moncton Airport to Trurobus bus
    17h 8m
    $348–1,279

  7. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Halifax Stanfield International Airport

    1. Take the train from Salem to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane SEA - YHZ
    16h 29m
    $310–1,031

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Salem to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouverbus bus
    3. Take the train from Vancouver to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Toronto Union Station to Montreal, QCbus bus
    5. Take the train from Montréal to Halifaxtrain train
    5d 15h
    $1,396–3,046

Salem to Nova Scotia by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration3d 22hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,643Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,809.4 km
  • Duration: 16h 41m

What companies run services between Salem, OR, USA and Nova Scotia, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Salem to Nova Scotia. However, you can take the bus to Portland International Airport, walk to Portland International Airport (PDX) airport, fly to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY), then take the taxi to Glace Bay. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salem to Halifax via Portland, Chicago Union Station, Syracuse Regional Transportation Center, Syracuse Bus Station, Ottawa, Ottawa, and Montréal in around 3d 22h.

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