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

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

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  1. Fly from Portland

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    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane PWM - YHZ
    6h 35m
    $1,080–1,606

  2. Drive 887 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portland, ME to Halifaxcar car 887 km
    9h 39m
    $176–254

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Montrealbus bus
    3. Take the train from Montréal to Halifaxtrain train
    34h 45m
    $409–894

  4. Bus to Boston Logan Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Logan International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane BOS - YHZ
    6h 50m
    $275–1,144

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain train
    2. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to St-Lambert Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Saint-Lambert to Halifaxtrain train
    43h 52m
    $596–2,159

Portland, ME to Halifax by bus, subway, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration34h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$409Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 594.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 35m

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

Delta, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Portland (PWM) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Halifax via Boston, North Station, Back Bay, Boston, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Saint-Lambert in around 43h 52m.

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