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How to get fromNova Scotia to Portlandby plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Nova Scotia to Portland by plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Portland International Airport

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    1. Fly from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane YHZ - PDX
    12h 43m
    $195–755

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Halifax to Saint-Lamberttrain train
    2. Take the train from St-Lambert Amtrak Station to Schenectadytrain train
    3. Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Portlandtrain train
    3d 23h
    $1,985–3,266

  3. Drive  3,396.8 mi

    1. Drive from Halifax to Portlandcar car 3,396.8 mi
    2d 14h
    $778–1,123

  4. Bus to Greater Moncton International Airport, fly to Portland International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Truro to Moncton Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Greater Moncton International Airport (YQM) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane YQM - PDX
    15h 50m
    $242–913

  5. Fly Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane YHZ - SEA
    2. Take the train from Tacoma to Portlandtrain train
    15h 14m
    $263–878

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Halifax to Montréaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from St-Antoine O. @ Rue Mansfield // St Antoine W. @ Mansfield St. to Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floorbus bus
    3. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Vancouvertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Vancouver to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    5d 18h
    $978–2,128

Nova Scotia to Portland by train

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration3d 23hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,985Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,839 mi
  • Duration: 12h 43m

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

American Airlines, WestJet, and four other airlines fly from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Portland International Airport (PDX) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Halifax to Portland via St-Lambert Amtrak Station, Schenectady, and Chicago Union Station in around 3d 23h.

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