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

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There are 8 ways to get from Portland to Nova Scotia by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Portland International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane PDX - YHZ
    12h 38m
    $757–1,207

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

    cheapest
    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 45m
    $302–1,034

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ottawabus bus
    4. Take the train from Ottawa to Montréaltrain train
    5. Take the train from Montréal to Halifaxtrain train
    3d 20h
    $1,724–3,696

  4. Drive 5,470.9 km

    1. Drive from Portland to Halifaxcar car 5,470.9 km
    2d 14h
    $1,085–1,567

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

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane PDX - YQY
    14h 22m
    $1,024–3,829

  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 Trurobus bus
    16h 26m
    $374–1,334

  7. 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
    $452–1,168

  8. 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 Toronto Union Station to Montreal, QCbus bus
    4. Take the train from Montréal to Halifaxtrain train
    5d 13h
    $1,388–3,021

Portland to Nova Scotia by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration3d 20hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,724Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,568.7 km
  • Duration: 12h 38m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) 4 times a day.

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