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How to get fromSan Francisco to Halifaxby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from San Francisco to Halifax by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane SFO - YHZ
    12h 4m
    $327–1,320

  2. Fly Oakland International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane OAK - YHZ
    13h 53m
    $271–1,114

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ottawabus bus
    4. Take the train from Ottawa to Montréaltrain train
    5. Take the train from Montréal to Halifaxtrain train
    4d 3h
    $1,677–3,814

  4. Drive 5,876.1 km

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Halifaxcar car 5,876.1 km
    2d 12h
    $1,157–1,671

  5. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Halifax Stanfield International Airport

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane SJC - YHZ
    15h 38m
    $280–1,023

  6. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Greater Moncton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Greater Moncton International Airport (YQM)plane plane SFO - YQM
    2. Take the bus from Moncton Airport to Halifaxbus bus
    15h 49m
    $384–1,367

  7. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Halifax Stanfield International Airport

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane SMF - YHZ
    16h 15m
    $313–1,187

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Vancouverbus bus
    4. Take the train from Vancouver to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Toronto Union Station to Montreal, QCbus bus
    6. Take the train from Montréal to Halifaxtrain train
    6d 7h
    $1,524–3,286

San Francisco to Halifax by subway, train, and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration4d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,677Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,934.2 km
  • Duration: 12h 4m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Halifax, NS, Canada?

Air Canada, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) every 3 hours.

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