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How to get fromVancouver, BC to Nova Scotiaby plane, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Vancouver, BC to Nova Scotia by plane, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport

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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. Shuttle to Abbotsford International Airport, fly to Halifax Stanfield International Airport

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    1. Take a shuttle bus from Vancouver Downtown to Abbotsford Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane YXX - YHZ
    10h 43m
    $251–1,045

  3. 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
    $1,759–3,760

  4. Drive 5,548.6 km

    1. Drive from Vancouver, BC to Halifaxcar car 5,548.6 km
    2d 16h
    $1,090–1,574

  5. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane YVR - YQY
    9h 8m
    $1,126–2,139

  6. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Greater Moncton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Greater Moncton International Airport (YQM)plane plane YVR - YQM
    2. Take the bus from Moncton Airport to Trurobus bus
    11h 43m
    $336–1,244

  7. 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 Nova Scotia by train

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration4d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,759Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,477.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 22m

What companies run services between Vancouver, BC, Canada and Nova Scotia, 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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