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How to get fromVirginia to Nova Scotiaby plane, bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Fly Norfolk International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport

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    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane ORF - YHZ
    5h 51m
    $738–2,144

  2. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport

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    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane IAD - YHZ
    6h 11m
    $106–507

  3. Bus, train via Quebec

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York - Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York to Longueuilbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Metro Longueuil - 900 Rue de Serigny to Université Laval - 1070 Avenue des Sciences-de-la-Viebus bus
    5. Take the train from Sainte-Foy to Monctontrain train
    6. Take the bus from Moncton to Halifaxbus bus
    41h 49m
    $512–1,257

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Montrealbus bus
    3. Take the train from Montréal to Halifaxtrain train
    43h 25m
    $508–1,033

  5. Drive 1,940.1 km

    1. Drive from Virginia Beach to Halifaxcar car 1,940.1 km
    22h 21m
    $381–550

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane DCA - YHZ
    5h 41m
    $606–2,006

  7. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane DCA - YQY
    8h 14m
    $823–3,728

  8. Fly Richmond International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane RIC - YHZ
    9h 24m
    $123–653

  9. Train

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to St-Lambert Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Saint-Lambert to Halifaxtrain train
    46h 59m
    $666–1,466

Virginia to Nova Scotia by bus, taxi, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration41h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$512Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,429.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 51m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pacific & 25Th1/2 to Halifax via Newtown Rd Station, Newtown Road Station, Harbor Park Station, Norfolk, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Saint-Lambert in around 46h 59m.

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