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How to get fromSan Diego to Nova Scotiaby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Nova Scotia by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane SAN - YQY
    24h 4m
    $1,027–3,708

  2. Fly to Halifax Stanfield International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane SAN - YHZ
    9h 17m
    $258–945

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station 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 20h
    $1,664–3,752

  4. Drive 5,746.7 km

    1. Drive from San Diego to Halifaxcar car 5,746.7 km
    2d 13h
    $1,126–1,626

  5. Fly to Greater Moncton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Greater Moncton International Airport (YQM)plane plane SAN - YQM
    2. Take the bus from Moncton Airport to Trurobus bus
    14h 54m
    $371–1,266

San Diego to Nova Scotia by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration3d 20hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,664Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,022 km
  • Duration: 24h 4m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Nova Scotia, Canada?

WestJet and Air Canada fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) twice daily.

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