What is the cheapest way to get from Southwest Harbor to Nova Scotia?

The cheapest way to get from Southwest Harbor to Nova Scotia is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 8h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southwest Harbor to Nova Scotia?

The fastest way to get from Southwest Harbor to Nova Scotia is to fly which takes 5h 53m and costs $750 - $1,700.

How far is it from Southwest Harbor to Nova Scotia?

The distance between Southwest Harbor and Nova Scotia is 537 km. The road distance is 706.3 km.

How do I travel from Southwest Harbor to Nova Scotia without a car?

The best way to get from Southwest Harbor to Nova Scotia without a car is to taxi and bus and train which takes 40h and costs $600 - $1,200.

How long does it take to get from Southwest Harbor to Nova Scotia?

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Southwest Harbor to Nova Scotia, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Southwest Harbor and Nova Scotia?

Nova Scotia is 1h ahead of Southwest Harbor. It is currently 2:48 AM in Southwest Harbor and 3:48 AM in Nova Scotia.

Can I drive from Southwest Harbor to Nova Scotia?

Yes, the driving distance between Southwest Harbor to Nova Scotia is 706 km. It takes approximately 8h 8m to drive from Southwest Harbor to Nova Scotia.

Where can I stay near Nova Scotia?

There are 265+ hotels available in Nova Scotia.

Southwest Harbor to Nova Scotia - 5 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Southwest Harbor to Nova Scotia by car, plane, taxi, bus, or train

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Drive to St. John Airport, fly
best
1. Drive from Southwest Harbor to Saint-John-Airport-YSJcar
2. Fly from St. John Airport (YSJ) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane YSJ - YHZ
6h 3m
$364–1,041
Drive to Rockland, fly
cheapest
1. Drive from Southwest Harbor to Rockland (RKD)car
2. Fly from Rockland (RKD) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane RKD - YHZ
8h 11m
$100–465
Taxi, bus, train
1. Take the taxi from Southwest Harbor to Searsporttaxi
2. Take the bus from Searsport to Boston South Busesbus
3. Take the bus from Boston to Montrealbus
4. Take the train from Montréal to Halifaxtrain
40h
$611–1,122
Drive 706.3 km
1. Drive from Southwest Harbor to Halifaxcar 706.3 km
8h 8m
$139–200
Fly from Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport
1. Fly from Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (BHB) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane BHB - YHZ
5h 53m
$797–1,655

St. John Airport (YSJ) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) flights

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Distance: 537.1 km
Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Southwest Harbor, ME, USA and Nova Scotia, Canada?

Cape Air, Delta, and Air Canada fly from Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (BHB) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) 4 times a day.

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How to get fromSouthwest Harbor to Nova Scotiaby car, plane, taxi, bus, or train

There are 5 ways to get from Southwest Harbor to Nova Scotia by car, plane, taxi, bus, or train

Drive to St. John Airport, fly

Drive to Rockland, fly

Taxi, bus, train

Drive 706.3 km

Fly from Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport