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How to get fromPortland to Halifaxby bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Halifax by bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Bus, train via Hanson

    best
    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus Portland / ...
    2. Take the train from South Station to Hansontrain train Kingston Line
    3h 47m
    $44–78

  2. Drive 137.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portland to Halifaxcar car 137.1 mi
    2h 39m
    $25–37

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain train Downeaster
    2. Take the train from South Station to Halifaxtrain train Kingston Line
    4h 42m
    $59–107

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from City of Portland to Bostonbus bus FlixBus N2615
    2. Take the train from South Station to Halifaxtrain train Kingston Line
    3h 55m
    $36–60

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  • Distance: 135.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 47m

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

You can take a train from Portland to Halifax via Boston, North Station, Downtown Crossing, South Station, and Halifax in around 4h 42m.

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