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

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

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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 52m
    $217–857

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectadytrain train
    3. Take the train from Schenectady to St-Lambert Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Saint-Lambert to Halifaxtrain train
    3d 23h
    $2,804–4,570

  3. Drive  5,469.4 km

    1. Drive from Portland to Halifaxcar car 5,469.4 km
    2d 14h
    $976–1,410

  4. 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 18m
    $307–978

  5. 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
    $485–1,160

  6. 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 19m
    $344–1,164

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouverbus bus
    3. Take the train from Vancouver to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    4. 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
    5. Take the train from Montréal to Halifaxtrain train
    5d 15h
    $1,433–2,991

Portland to Halifax by train

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration3d 23hAverage Duration
Ticket$2,804Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,568.7 km
  • Duration: 11h 52m

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

Air Canada, United Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Halifax via Chicago Union Station, Schenectady, and Saint-Lambert in around 3d 23h.

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