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

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

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  1. Fly Portland International Airport to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane PDX - YQY
    15h 5m
    $874–3,429

  2. Fly Portland International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane PDX - YHZ
    11h 52m
    $217–857

  3. 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
    $2,801–4,566

  4. Drive  5,469.5 km

    1. Drive from Portland to Halifaxcar car 5,469.5 km
    2d 14h
    $1,090–1,575

  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 18m
    $307–978

  6. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport

    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane SEA - YQY
    16h 7m
    $934–3,500

  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
    $1,390–3,013

Portland to Nova Scotia by train

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration3d 23hAverage Duration
Ticket$2,801Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,738.2 km
  • Duration: 15h 5m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Nova Scotia, Canada?

WestJet, Air Canada, and three other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) 3 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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