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

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There are 7 ways to get from Portland to Halifax by plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Portland International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane PDX - YHZ
    11h 30m
    $207–807

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Buffalo to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Montréaltrain train
    5. Take the train from Montréal to Halifaxtrain train
    3d 20h
    $2,607–4,604

  3. Drive  5,469.5 km

    1. Drive from Portland to Halifaxcar car 5,469.5 km
    2d 14h
    $1,090–1,574

  4. Fly Portland International Airport to Greater Moncton International Airport, bus

    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 Halifax Bus Terminalbus bus
    18h 29m
    $334–1,114

  5. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Halifax Stanfield International Airport

    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane SEA - YHZ
    14h 26m
    $308–928

  6. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Halifax Stanfield International Airport

    1. Take the train from Portland to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane YVR - YHZ
    16h 14m
    $486–1,211

  7. 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 bus from Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floor to St-Antoine O. @ Rue Mansfield // St Antoine W. @ Mansfield St.bus bus
    4. Take the train from Montréal to Halifaxtrain train
    5d 13h
    $1,388–3,011

Portland to Halifax by train

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration3d 20hAverage Duration
Ticket$2,607Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,568.7 km
  • Duration: 11h 30m

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

Air Canada, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Halifax via Chicago Union Station, Buffalo, Toronto Union Station, and Montréal in around 3d 20h.

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