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

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There are 8 ways to get from Portland to Nova Scotia 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
    12h 14m
    $807–1,207

  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
    15h 14m
    $268–973

  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
    $1,522–3,426

  4. Drive  5,469.5 km

    1. Drive from Portland to Halifaxcar car 5,469.5 km
    2d 14h
    $1,089–1,572

  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 9m
    $924–3,529

  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 25m
    $324–1,164

  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
    $363–1,140

  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
    $1,381–3,008

Portland to Nova Scotia by train

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration3d 23hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,522Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,568.7 km
  • Duration: 12h 14m

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

United Airlines, WestJet, and two other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) 4 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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