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

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There are 5 ways to get from Nova Scotia to Portland by plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport

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    1. Fly from Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane YQY - PDX
    13h 7m
    $568–2,121

  2. Fly from Halifax Stanfield International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane YHZ - PDX
    13h 3m
    $555–855

  3. 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
    $1,256–2,679

  4. Drive 3,397.7 mi

    1. Drive from Halifax to Portlandcar car 3,397.7 mi
    2d 14h
    $778–1,124

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Halifax to Montréaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Montreal, QC to Toronto Union Stationbus 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
    $984–2,141

Nova Scotia to Portland by train

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration3d 23hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,256Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,945 mi
  • Duration: 13h 7m

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

WestJet, Air Canada, and three other airlines 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.

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