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There are 10 ways to get from Selma to Nova Scotia by car, plane, taxi, bus or train

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Drive to Birmingham, fly to Halifax  •  10h 17m

  1. Drive from Selma to Birmingham
  2. Fly from Birmingham (BHM) to Halifax (YHZ) BHM - YHZ

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Taxi, bus, train  •  2 days 10h

  1. Take a taxi from Selma to Montgomery Intermodal Center
  2. Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Atlanta Bus Station
  3. Take the train from Atlanta to New York Penn Station
  4. Take the train from New York Penn Station to St-Lambert Amtrak Station
  5. Take the train from Saint-Lambert to Halifax

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Taxi to Montgomery, fly to Sydney  •  10h 7m

  1. Take a taxi from Selma to Montgomery
  2. Fly from Montgomery (MGM) to Sydney (YQY) MGM - YQY

Taxi to Montgomery, fly to Halifax  •  11h 23m

  1. Take a taxi from Selma to Montgomery
  2. Fly from Montgomery (MGM) to Halifax (YHZ) MGM - YHZ

Taxi, bus to Atlanta, fly to Sydney  •  12h 42m

  1. Take a taxi from Selma to Montgomery Intermodal Center
  2. Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Atlanta Bus Station
  3. Fly from Atlanta (ATL) to Sydney (YQY) ATL - YQY

Drive to Pensacola, fly to Halifax  •  12h 25m

  1. Drive from Selma to Pensacola
  2. Fly from Pensacola (PNS) to Halifax (YHZ) PNS - YHZ

Taxi, bus to Atlanta, fly to Halifax  •  13h 57m

  1. Take a taxi from Selma to Montgomery Intermodal Center
  2. Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Atlanta Bus Station
  3. Fly from Atlanta (ATL) to Halifax (YHZ) ATL - YHZ

Taxi, bus, train via Moncton  •  2 days 7h

  1. Take a taxi from Selma to Montgomery Intermodal Center
  2. Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Atlanta Bus Station
  3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New York Midtown
  4. Take the bus from New York to Longueuil
  5. Take the train from Saint-Lambert to Moncton
  6. Take the bus from Moncton, NB to Halifax, NS - Bus Terminal

Taxi, bus, train #2  •  2 days 10h

  1. Take a taxi from Selma to 69 Major
  2. Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Atlanta Bus Station
  3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
  4. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Montreal
  5. Take the train from Montréal to Halifax

Drive  •  33h 1m

  1. Drive from Selma to Halifax 3122.3 km

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The cheapest way to get from Selma to Nova Scotia is to taxi and bus and train which costs $280 - $800 and takes 2 days 10h.

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The fastest way to get from Selma to Nova Scotia is to taxi and fly which takes 10h 7m and costs $500 - $1,600.

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The distance between Selma and Nova Scotia is 2563 km. The road distance is 3122.3 km.

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The best way to get from Selma to Nova Scotia without a car is to taxi and bus and train via Moncton which takes 2 days 7h and costs $380 - $750.

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It takes approximately 10h 17m to get from Selma to Nova Scotia, including transfers.

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Nova Scotia is 2h ahead of Selma. It is currently 5:19 AM in Selma and 7:19 AM in Nova Scotia.

Yes, the driving distance between Selma to Nova Scotia is 3122 km. It takes approximately 33h 1m to drive from Selma to Nova Scotia.

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Map of how to get from Selma to Nova Scotia.
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  • Distance: 2562.7 km
  • Duration: 10h 17m

What companies run services between Selma, AL, USA and Nova Scotia, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Selma to Nova Scotia. However, you can take the drive to Birmingham airport, fly to Halifax, take the walk to Silver Dart Dr At Halifax Airport, take the line 320 bus to Duke St Before Albemarle St , take the walk to Barrington St At Scotia Square Bay 3, then take the line 84 bus to Lower Sackville. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Montgomery airport, fly to Sydney, then take the taxi to Glace Bay.

Airlines
Air Canada
Website
aircanada.com
Flights from Birmingham to Halifax via Orlando
Ave. Duration
6h 55m
When
Monday, Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price
$440 - $1,400
Flights from Montgomery to Sydney via Atlanta, Montreal
Ave. Duration
8h 55m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$600 - $2,100
Flights from Montgomery to Sydney via Atlanta, Toronto
Ave. Duration
16h 6m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$550 - $1,900
Flights from Montgomery to Sydney via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Toronto
Ave. Duration
16h 28m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$500 - $2,100
Flights from Montgomery to Halifax via Atlanta, Montreal
Ave. Duration
11h 16m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$490 - $1,700
Flights from Atlanta to Sydney via Montreal
Ave. Duration
6h 19m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$490 - $1,700
Flights from Atlanta to Sydney via Toronto
Ave. Duration
7h 8m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$490 - $1,600
Flights from Atlanta to Halifax via Toronto
Ave. Duration
5h 46m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$390 - $1,300
Flights from Atlanta to Halifax via Montreal
Ave. Duration
5h 50m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$380 - $1,300
Flights from Atlanta to Halifax via Newark
Ave. Duration
6h 31m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Estimated price
$480 - $1,600
United Airlines
Website
united.com
Flights from Atlanta to Halifax via Toronto
Ave. Duration
5h 46m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$390 - $1,300
Flights from Atlanta to Halifax via Newark
Ave. Duration
6h 31m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Estimated price
$480 - $1,600
American Airlines
Website
aa.com
Flights from Birmingham to Halifax via Philadelphia
Ave. Duration
5h 46m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$290 - $1,200
Flights from Birmingham to Halifax via Reagan Washington
Ave. Duration
6h 41m
When
Saturday
Estimated price
$290 - $1,200
Flights from Birmingham to Halifax via New York La Guardia
Ave. Duration
6h 26m
When
Monday to Friday
Estimated price
$400 - $1,400
Flights from Pensacola to Halifax via Reagan Washington
Ave. Duration
6h 50m
When
Saturday
Estimated price
$310 - $1,300
Flights from Atlanta to Halifax via Philadelphia
Ave. Duration
5h 14m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$380 - $750
Flights from Atlanta to Halifax via Reagan Washington
Ave. Duration
6h 38m
When
Saturday
Estimated price
$380 - $750
Delta
Website
delta.com
Flights from Birmingham to Halifax via Orlando
Ave. Duration
6h 53m
When
Friday
Estimated price
$700 - $1,500
Flights from Atlanta to Halifax via New York La Guardia
Ave. Duration
5h 17m
When
Friday
Estimated price
$390 - $1,400
Flights from Atlanta to Halifax via Toronto
Ave. Duration
6h 44m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price
$500 - $750
Flights from Atlanta to Halifax via Orlando
Ave. Duration
6h 43m
When
Friday
Estimated price
$500 - $750
Air Transat
Website
airtransat.com
Flights from Birmingham to Halifax via Orlando
Ave. Duration
6h 50m
When
Tuesday
Estimated price
$390 - $1,200
Flights from Pensacola to Halifax via Orlando
Ave. Duration
8h 19m
When
Wednesday and Sunday
Estimated price
$390 - $1,200
WestJet
Website
westjet.com
Flights from Birmingham to Halifax via Orlando
Ave. Duration
6h 53m
When
Friday
Estimated price
$700 - $1,500
Flights from Atlanta to Halifax via Toronto
Ave. Duration
6h 44m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price
$500 - $750
Flights from Atlanta to Halifax via Orlando
Ave. Duration
6h 43m
When
Friday
Estimated price
$500 - $750
Train operators
VIA Rail
Phone
+1 888 842-7245
Website
viarail.ca
Train from Saint-Lambert to Moncton
Ave. Duration
16h 58m
Frequency
3 times a week
Estimated price
$120 - $190
Website
http://www.viarail.ca/
Economy Adult - same day booking
$140 - $190
Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
$150 - $180
Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
$120 - $150
Train from Saint-Lambert to Halifax
Ave. Duration
21h 26m
Frequency
3 times a week
Estimated price
$150 - $210
Website
http://www.viarail.ca/
Economy Adult - same day booking
$160 - $210
Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
$180 - $210
Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
$150 - $190
Train from Montréal to Halifax
Ave. Duration
21h 51m
Frequency
3 times a week
Estimated price
$150 - $210
Website
http://www.viarail.ca/
Economy Adult - same day booking
$160 - $210
Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
$180 - $210
Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
$150 - $190
Amtrak

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.

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Contact Details
Phone
+1 800-872-7245
Website
amtrak.com
Train from Atlanta to New York Penn Station
Ave. Duration
17h 42m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$45 - $360
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Child Coach - Advance Purchase
$45 - $150
Child Coach - short notice
$75 - $140
Child Business Class - advance purchase
$70 - $230
Child Business Class - short notice
$75 - $230
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
$100 - $290
Business Seat - advance purchase
$140 - $460
Business Seat - short notice
$150 - $480
Coach Seat - short notice
$130 - $360
Train from New York Penn Station to St-Lambert Amtrak Station
Ave. Duration
11h 23m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$21 - $200
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Child Coach - Advance Purchase
$21 - $75
Child Coach - short notice
$40 - $70
Child Business Class - advance purchase
$35 - $130
Child Business Class - short notice
$40 - $130
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
$55 - $130
Business Seat - advance purchase
$80 - $250
Business Seat - short notice
$85 - $240
Coach Seat - short notice
$55 - $200
Bus operators
Greyhound USA

Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.

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Contact Details
Phone
+1 214-849-8100
Email
ifsr@greyhound.com
Website
greyhound.com
Bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Atlanta Bus Station
Ave. Duration
3h
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
$24 - $75
Website
https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
Ave. Duration
19h
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
$130 - $260
Website
https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Montreal
Ave. Duration
8h 35m
Frequency
5 times a day
Estimated price
$55 - $130
Website
https://www.greyhound.com/
Flixbus USA
Phone
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website
flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New York Midtown
Ave. Duration
17h 25m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$95 - $280
Schedules at
flixbus.com
Adult
$95 - $280
Trailways
Phone
+1 800-858-8555
Website
trailways.com
Bus from New York to Longueuil
Ave. Duration
8h 45m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$90 - $220
Website
https://trailways.com
Schedules at
https://trailways.com/schedules/
Flexible
$90 - $130
Saver
$130 - $220
Bus from New York to Montreal
Ave. Duration
8h 55m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$90 - $220
Website
https://trailways.com
Schedules at
https://trailways.com/schedules/
Flexible
$90 - $130
Saver
$130 - $220
Other operators
Taxi from Selma to Montgomery
Ave. Duration
1h 2m
Estimated price
$130 - $160

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