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How to get fromSeattle to Nova Scotiaby plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus, or car ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Seattle to Nova Scotia by plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus, or car ferry

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

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane SEA - YQY
    15h 29m
    $874–3,429

  2. Fly to Halifax Stanfield International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane SEA - YHZ
    11h 45m
    $217–857

  3. Train via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectadytrain train
    3. Take the train from Schenectady to St-Lambert Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Saint-Lambert to Halifaxtrain train
    3d 23h
    $1,502–3,388

  4. Drive  5,370 km

    1. Drive from Seattle to Halifaxcar car 5,370 km
    2d 13h
    $1,074–1,552

  5. Fly to Greater Moncton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Greater Moncton International Airport (YQM)plane plane SEA - YQM
    2. Take the bus from Moncton Airport to Trurobus bus
    16h 16m
    $324–1,164

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

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to St. John Airport (YSJ)plane plane SEA - YSJ
    2. Take the carferry from Saint John, NB to Digbycarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Digby to Kentvillecar car
    19h 51m
    $404–1,415

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Montréaltrain train
    4. Take the train from Montréal to Halifaxtrain train
    5d 8h
    $1,488–3,277

Seattle to Nova Scotia by train

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration3d 23hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,502Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,641.8 km
  • Duration: 15h 29m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Nova Scotia, Canada?

Air Canada and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Seattle to Halifax via Chicago Union Station, Schenectady, and Saint-Lambert in around 3d 23h.

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