There are 9 ways to get from Washington to Nova Scotia by plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane SEA - YQY
11h 1m$874–3,329Fly Spokane International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane GEG - YHZ
14h 27m$226–860Train via Chicago
- Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectadytrain
- Take the train from Schenectady to St-Lambert Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Saint-Lambert to Halifaxtrain
3d 23h$1,718–3,634Drive 5,371.4 km
- Drive from Seattle to Halifaxcar 5,371.4 km
2d 13h$1,051–1,518Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane SEA - YHZ
11h 27m$227–857Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Halifax Stanfield International Airport
- Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain
- Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane YVR - YHZ
11h 33m$362–976Fly Portland International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane PDX - YHZ
13h 28m$813–1,213Train, shuttle to Abbotsford International Airport, fly to Halifax Stanfield International Airport
- Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain
- Take a shuttle bus from Vancouver Downtown to Abbotsford Airport
- Fly from Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane YXX - YHZ
13h 54m$304–1,154Train
- Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain
- Take the train from Vancouver to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Montréaltrain
- Take the train from Montréal to Halifaxtrain
5d 8h$1,498–3,290
Washington to Nova Scotia by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Nova Scotia is to fly which costs $220 - $900 and takes 11h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Nova Scotia is to fly which takes 11h 1m and costs $850 - $3,400.
No, there is no direct train from Washington to Nova Scotia. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Halifax via Chicago Union Station, Schenectady and Saint-Lambert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 23h.
The distance between Washington and Nova Scotia is 4631 km. The road distance is 5371.4 km.
The best way to get from Washington to Nova Scotia without a car is to train via Chicago which takes 3 days 23h and costs $1,700 - $3,700.
It takes approximately 11h 1m to get from Washington to Nova Scotia, including transfers.
Washington to Nova Scotia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Washington to Nova Scotia is to fly which takes 11h 1m and costs $850 - $3,400. Alternatively, you can train via Chicago, which costs $1,700 - $3,700 and takes 3 days 23h.
Nova Scotia is 4h ahead of Washington. It is currently 6:23 PM in Washington and 10:23 PM in Nova Scotia.
Washington to Nova Scotia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Vancouver station.
What companies run services between Washington, USA and Nova Scotia, Canada?
WestJet and Air Canada fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Seattle to Halifax via Chicago Union Station, Schenectady, and Saint-Lambert in around 3d 23h.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $850–3,300
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport via Vancouver International Airport, Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $900–3,400
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 4m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–850
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–800
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–850
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–800
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–800
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Minneapolis, Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–850
Flights from Portland International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $250–950
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $1,200–5,000
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–750
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–750
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Winnipeg
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–750
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Chicago Midway, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–900
Flights from Portland International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $800–1,200
Flights from Abbotsford International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Abbotsford International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Edmonton
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–900
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 12m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $220–850
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–750
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Minneapolis, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–900
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Minneapolis, Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–850
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Chicago Midway, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–900
Flights from Portland International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $800–1,200
Flights from Abbotsford International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 4m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–850
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 42m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $240–900
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–900
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 47m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–900
Flights from Portland International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–950
Flights from Portland International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $250–950
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 56m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–900
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–900
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–900
Flights from Portland International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 18m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $250–950
Flights from Portland International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 38m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,000
Flights from Portland International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 42m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $440–1,700
- Website
- flyporter.com
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Montreal St. Hubert
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $430–850
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $430–850
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $430–850
- Website
- flyflair.com
Flights from Abbotsford International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $270–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $950–2,000
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $350–750
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to St-Lambert Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Saint-Lambert to Halifax
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $310–700
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $310–650
- Business
- $380–600
- Business Plus
- $390–600
- Economy
- $350–700
- Economy Plus
- $390–700
Train from Vancouver to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3d 20h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1,000–2,100
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $1,000–2,100
- Business
- $1,100–1,800
- Business Plus
- $1,100–1,800
- Economy
- $1,100–2,100
- Economy Plus
- $1,200–2,100
Train from Toronto Union Station to Montréal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $120–350
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $120–290
- Business
- $170–330
- Business Plus
- $190–350
- Economy
- $140–300
- Economy Plus
- $150–310
Train from Montréal to Halifax
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $310–700
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $310–650
- Business
- $380–600
- Business Plus
- $390–600
- Economy
- $350–700
- Economy Plus
- $390–700
- Phone
- +1 604 229 1232
- [email protected]
- Website
- Reliable Bus
Shuttle from Vancouver Downtown to Abbotsford Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $35
- Website
- Reliable Bus
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