There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Glace Bay by bus, plane, train or car
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Recommended option
Bus to Boston, fly • 8h 34m
4 alternative options
Fly from Portland • 9h 36m
Bus, train • 47h 17m
Train, bus • 2 days 0h
Drive • 12h 26m
Portland (PWM) to Sydney (YQY) flights
The flight time between Portland (PWM) and Sydney (YQY) is around 10h 46m and covers a distance of around 855 km. This includes an average layover time of around 5h 7m. Services are operated by United Airlines, Air Canada, Delta and others. Typically 139 flights run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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- Face masks are recommended
- There is a social distancing requirement of 2 metres
- There are no current restrictions
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Glace Bay is 1-833-784-4397.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Glace Bay is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Glace Bay is 2 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 1-833-784-4397.
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Last updated: 4 Aug 2022
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Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Portland to Glace Bay is to drive, which costs $170 - $250 and takes 12h 26m.
The quickest way to get from Portland to Glace Bay is to bus and fly which costs $220 - $650 and takes 8h 34m.
The distance between Portland and Glace Bay is 858 km. The road distance is 1199.1 km.
The best way to get from Portland to Glace Bay without a car is to bus and train which takes 47h 17m and costs $320 - $750.
It takes approximately 8h 34m to get from Portland to Glace Bay, including transfers.
There is no direct flight from Boston Airport to Sydney Airport. The quickest flight takes 4h 35m and has one stopover.
Glace Bay is 1h ahead of Portland. It is currently 9:15 PM in Portland and 10:15 PM in Glace Bay.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Glace Bay is 1199 km. It takes approximately 12h 26m to drive from Portland to Glace Bay.
WestJet, Delta and Air Canada offer flights from Boston Airport to Sydney Airport.
There are 10+ hotels available in Glace Bay. Prices start at $125 CAD per night.
- Distance: 858 km
- Duration: 8h 34m
What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Glace Bay, NS, Canada?
United Airlines, Air Canada and five other airlines fly from Portland to Glace Bay hourly.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Boston to Sydney via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230 - $800
Flights from Boston to Sydney via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280 - $1,000
Flights from Boston to Sydney via Montreal, Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290 - $1,100
Flights from Boston to Sydney via Toronto, Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280 - $1,000
Flights from Portland to Sydney via Newark, Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $360 - $1,300
Flights from Portland to Sydney via Newark, Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $400 - $1,400
Flights from Portland to Sydney via Washington Dulles, Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $420 - $1,500
Flights from Portland to Sydney via Reagan Washington, Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $400 - $1,500
Flights from Portland to Sydney via Philadelphia, Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $370 - $1,400
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Boston to Sydney via New York La Guardia, Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270 - $850
Flights from Portland to Sydney via New York La Guardia, Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 2m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $430 - $1,400
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45 - $70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $45 - $70
- Premium
- $260 - $370
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $75 - $120
- Business Seat
- $75 - $120
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to St-Lambert Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50 - $75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $50 - $75
- Premium
- $270 - $380
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $85 - $130
- Business Seat
- $85 - $130
Train from Portland to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35 - $55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $35 - $55
- Premium
- $250 - $340
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $60 - $90
- Business Seat
- $55 - $85
Train from NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station to St-Lambert Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65 - $95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $65 - $95
- Premium
- $300 - $420
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $120 - $180
- Business Seat
- $120 - $180
- Phone
- +1 1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Saint-Lambert to Halifax
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $210 - $600
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $160 - $200
- Business
- $240 - $360
- Economy
- $210 - $260
- EconomyPlus
- $420 - $600
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45 - $330
- Website
- Amtrak Acela
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $45 - $170
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $85 - $300
- Business Seat - Adult
- $95 - $330
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $130 - $260
- First Class - Senior Citizens and Active Military
- $250 - $460
- First Class - Adult
- $270 - $500
Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-523-6590
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $26 - $160
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Book at
- amtrak.com
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $26 - $85
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $45 - $160
- Business Class Seat
- $90 - $220
- Phone
- +1 800-639-3317
- info@concordcoachlines.com
- Website
- concordcoachlines.com
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston / Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14 - $45
- Schedules at
- concordcoachlines.com
- Children ages 5-11
- $14 - $21
- Adult
- $29 - $45
- Phone
- +1 800-575-1807
- info@maritimebus.com
- Website
- maritimebus.com
Bus from Halifax to Sydney, NS
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65 - $95
- Book at
- maritimebus.com
Bus from Halifax to North Sydney, NS
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60 - $90
- Book at
- maritimebus.com
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