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

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There are 7 ways to get from San Francisco to Nova Scotia by plane, train, bus, car, or car ferry

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

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane SFO - YQY
    11h 8m
    $934–3,441

  2. Fly to Halifax Stanfield International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane SFO - YHZ
    12h 4m
    $327–1,219

  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
    $1,687–3,869

  4. Drive 5,876.1 km

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Halifaxcar car 5,876.1 km
    2d 12h
    $1,150–1,661

  5. Fly 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 Trurobus bus
    14h 4m
    $354–1,256

  6. Fly to St. John Airport, car ferry, drive

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to St. John Airport (YSJ)plane plane SFO - YSJ
    2. Take the carferry from Saint John, NB to Digbycarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Digby to Kentvillecar car
    15h 52m
    $424–1,422

  7. 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
    $1,525–3,297

San Francisco to Nova Scotia by subway, train, and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration4d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,687Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,143.7 km
  • Duration: 11h 8m

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

Air Canada, WestJet, and United Airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) 4 times a day.

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