What is the cheapest way to get from Halifax to Portland, ME?

The cheapest way to get from Halifax to Portland, ME is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 9h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Halifax to Portland, ME?

The fastest way to get from Halifax to Portland, ME is to fly and bus which takes 7h 5m and costs $190 - $800.

Is there a direct train between Halifax and Portland, ME?

No, there is no direct train from Halifax to Portland, ME. However, there are services departing from Halifax and arriving at Portland via St-Lambert Amtrak Station, Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Back Bay and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 17m.

How far is it from Halifax to Portland, ME?

The distance between Halifax and Portland, ME is 371 miles. The road distance is 553.9 miles.

How do I travel from Halifax to Portland, ME without a car?

The best way to get from Halifax to Portland, ME without a car is to train and bus which takes 34h 1m and costs $290 - $650.

How long does it take to get from Halifax to Portland, ME?

It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Halifax to Portland, ME, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Halifax to Portland, ME train from?

Halifax to Portland, ME train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Halifax station.

Train or fly from Halifax to Portland, ME?

The best way to get from Halifax to Portland, ME is to fly which takes 8h 7m and costs $750 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $390 - $900 and takes 41h 17m.

What is the time difference between Halifax and Portland, ME?

Portland, ME is 1h behind Halifax. It is currently 10:35 PM in Halifax and 9:35 PM in Portland, ME.

Where does the Halifax to Portland, ME train arrive?

Halifax to Portland, ME train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Saint-Lambert station.

Can I drive from Halifax to Portland, ME?

Yes, the driving distance between Halifax to Portland, ME is 554 miles. It takes approximately 9h 42m to drive from Halifax to Portland, ME.

How do I get a train ticket from Halifax to Portland, ME?

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Where can I stay near Portland, ME?

There are 449+ hotels available in Portland, ME.

Halifax to Portland, ME - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Halifax to Portland, ME by plane, train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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Fly to Portland
best
1. Fly from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Portland (PWM)plane YHZ - PWM
8h 7m
$752–1,202
Drive 550.7 mi
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1. Drive from Halifax to Portland, MEcar 550.7 mi
9h 42m
$126–182
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Halifax to Montréaltrain
2. Take the bus from Montreal to Bostonbus
3. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus
34h 1m
$296–625
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Halifax to Monctonbus
2. Take the train from Moncton to Sainte-Foytrain
3. Take the bus from Québec to Montréalbus
4. Take the bus from Montreal to Bostonbus
5. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus
34h 17m
$326–664
Fly to Boston Logan Airport, bus
1. Fly from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane YHZ - BOS
2. Take the bus from Logan International Airport to Portland, MEbus
7h 5m
$194–782
Fly to St. John Airport, drive
1. Fly from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to St. John Airport (YSJ)plane YHZ - YSJ
2. Drive from Saint-John-Airport-YSJ to Portland, MEcar
7h 59m
$292–812
Train
1. Take the train from Halifax to Saint-Lamberttrain
2. Take the train from St-Lambert Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Bostontrain
4. Take the train from Boston to Portlandtrain
41h 17m
$399–853

Halifax to Portland, ME by train, subway, and bus

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34h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 369 mi
Duration: 8h 7m

What companies run services between Halifax, NS, Canada and Portland, ME, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Portland (PWM) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Halifax to Portland via St-Lambert Amtrak Station, Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and Boston in around 41h 17m.

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