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How to get fromVancouver, BC to Halifaxby plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Vancouver, BC to Halifax by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane YVR - YHZ
    8h 22m
    $309–867

  2. Train via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectadytrain train
    4. Take the train from Schenectady to St-Lambert Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5. Take the train from Saint-Lambert to Halifaxtrain train
    4d 2h
    $1,758–3,759

  3. Drive 5,548.6 km

    1. Drive from Vancouver, BC to Halifaxcar car 5,548.6 km
    2d 16h
    $1,086–1,568

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Montréaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Montréal to Halifaxtrain train
    5d 3h
    $1,461–3,098

Vancouver, BC to Halifax by train

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration4d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,758Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,477.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 22m

What companies run services between Vancouver, BC, Canada and Halifax, NS, Canada?

WestJet, Air Canada, and Porter Airlines fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vancouver to Halifax via Everett Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Schenectady, and Saint-Lambert in around 4d 2h.

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