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How to get fromPortland Airport (PDX) to Nova Scotiaby plane, train, bus, car, or car ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Nova Scotia by plane, train, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Halifax Stanfield International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane PDX - YHZ
    10h 7m
    $743–1,118

  2. Fly to Greater Moncton International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Greater Moncton International Airport (YQM)plane plane PDX - YQM
    2. Take the bus from Moncton Airport to Trurobus bus
    13h 55m
    $342–1,198

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ottawabus bus
    4. Take the train from Ottawa to Montréaltrain train
    5. Take the train from Montréal to Halifaxtrain train
    3d 21h
    $1,624–3,764

  4. Drive 5,463.8 km

    1. Drive from Portland Airport (PDX) to Halifaxcar car 5,463.8 km
    2d 14h
    $1,071–1,546

  5. Fly to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane PDX - YQY
    11h 51m
    $937–3,508

  6. Fly to St. John Airport, car ferry, drive

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to St. John Airport (YSJ)plane plane PDX - YSJ
    2. Take the carferry from Saint John, NB to Digbycarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Digby to Kentvillecar car
    17h 55m
    $412–1,432

  7. Train, bus via Detroit

    1. Take the train from Portland to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Toronto Union Station to Montreal, QCbus bus
    5. Take the train from Montréal to Halifaxtrain train
    3d 22h
    $1,354–3,034

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Vancouverbus bus
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Montréaltrain train
    4. Take the train from Montréal to Monctontrain train
    5. Take the bus from Moncton to Halifaxbus bus
    5d 13h
    $1,546–3,378

Portland Airport (PDX) to Nova Scotia by tram, foot, train, and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration3d 21hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,624Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,551.3 km
  • Duration: 10h 7m

What companies run services between Portland Airport (PDX), USA and Nova Scotia, Canada?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) 4 times a day.

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