There are 6 ways to get from Nova Scotia to Portland by plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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Fly from Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport
best- Fly from Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane YQY - PDX
13h 5m$618–2,420Bus to Greater Moncton International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Truro to Moncton Airportbus
- Fly from Greater Moncton International Airport (YQM) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane YQM - PDX
16h 9m$243–865Train
- Take the train from Halifax to Saint-Lamberttrain
- Take the train from St-Lambert Amtrak Station to Schenectadytrain
- Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Portlandtrain
3d 23h$1,037–2,371Drive 3,396.8 mi
- Drive from Halifax to Portlandcar 3,396.8 mi
2d 14h$778–1,123Fly from Halifax Stanfield International Airport
- Fly from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane YHZ - PDX
12h 33m$605–855Train, bus
- Take the train from Halifax to Montréaltrain
- Take the bus from Montreal, QC to Toronto Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Vancouvertrain
- Take the bus from Vancouver to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus
5d 18h$975–2,123
Nova Scotia to Portland by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nova Scotia to Portland is to bus and fly which costs $240 - $900 and takes 16h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Nova Scotia to Portland is to fly which takes 12h 33m and costs $600 - $900.
No, there is no direct train from Nova Scotia to Portland. However, there are services departing from Halifax and arriving at Portland via St-Lambert Amtrak Station, Schenectady and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 23h.
The distance between Nova Scotia and Portland is 2962 miles. The road distance is 3416.7 miles.
The best way to get from Nova Scotia to Portland without a car is to train which takes 3 days 23h and costs $1,000 - $2,400.
It takes approximately 13h 5m to get from Nova Scotia to Portland, including transfers.
Nova Scotia to Portland train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Halifax station.
The best way to get from Nova Scotia to Portland is to fly which takes 13h 5m and costs $600 - $2,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1,000 - $2,400 and takes 3 days 23h.
Portland is 4h behind Nova Scotia. It is currently 8:33 AM in Nova Scotia and 4:33 AM in Portland.
Nova Scotia to Portland train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Saint-Lambert station.
What companies run services between Nova Scotia, Canada and Portland, OR, USA?
Air Canada, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) 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.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport to Portland International Airport via Toronto, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $650–2,500
Flights from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Portland International Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 53m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–800
Flights from Greater Moncton International Airport to Portland International Airport via Montreal, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–800
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Halifax to Saint-Lambert
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $220–480
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $220–460
- Business
- $260–410
- Business Plus
- $280–420
- Economy
- $240–470
- Economy Plus
- $270–480
Train from Halifax to Montréal
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $220–480
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $220–460
- Business
- $270–410
- Business Plus
- $280–420
- Economy
- $250–470
- Economy Plus
- $270–480
Train from Toronto Union Station to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 4d 1h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $700–1,500
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $700–1,500
- Business
- $800–1,300
- Business Plus
- $800–1,300
- Economy
- $800–1,500
- Economy Plus
- $900–1,500
- Phone
- +1 800 575 1807
- [email protected]
- Website
- Maritimebus
Bus from Truro to Moncton Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Maritimebus
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Yes, the driving distance between Nova Scotia to Portland is 3417 miles. It takes approximately 2 days 14h to drive from Nova Scotia to Portland.
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