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How to get fromUnited States to Nova Scotiaby plane, bus, train, car, subway, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 9 ways to get from United States to Nova Scotia by plane, bus, train, car, subway, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport

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    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane BOS - YHZ
    5h 17m
    $246–1,006

  2. Bus, train via Quebec

    1. Take the bus from New York to Longueuilbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Metro Longueuil - 900 Rue de Serigny to Université Laval - 1070 Avenue des Sciences-de-la-Viebus bus
    3. Take the train from Sainte-Foy to Monctontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Moncton to Halifaxbus bus
    33h 34m
    $421–1,078

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Montrealbus bus Greyhound US0200
    2. Take the train from Montréal to Halifaxtrain train VIA Rail
    34h 4m
    $398–868

  4. Drive 1,382 km

    1. Drive from New York City to Halifaxcar car 1,382 km
    15h 25m
    $271–391

  5. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane PHL - YHZ
    5h 41m
    $707–3,407

  6. Line 4 subway, bus to Laguardia Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall to 125th Streetsubway subway
    2. Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus bus
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane LGA - YHZ
    6h 6m
    $341–1,017

  7. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane EWR - YHZ
    6h 1m
    $345–794

  8. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane ORD - YHZ
    7h 22m
    $489–1,817

  9. Train

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to St-Lambert Amtrak Stationtrain train Adirondack
    2. Take the train from Saint-Lambert to Halifaxtrain train VIA Rail
    36h 36m
    $474–1,054

United States to Nova Scotia by bus, taxi, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration33h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$421Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 703.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between United States and Nova Scotia, Canada?

American Airlines, Air Canada, and two other airlines fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Chambers St to Halifax via 34 St-Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Saint-Lambert in around 36h 36m.

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