There are 3 ways to get from Boston to Halifax by train, car, or taxi
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The cheapest way to get from Boston to Halifax is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 45 min.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Halifax is to drive which takes 45 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct train from Boston station to Halifax. However, there are services departing from South Station and arriving at Hanson via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.
The distance between Boston and Halifax is 30 miles. The road distance is 31.8 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Halifax without a car is to train which takes 52 min and costs $21 - $35.
It takes approximately 52 min to get from Boston to Halifax, including transfers.
Boston to Halifax train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Station.
Boston to Halifax train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Hanson station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Halifax is 32 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Boston to Halifax.
There are 71+ hotels available in Halifax.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Halifax, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from South Station to Hanson every 3 hours. Tickets cost $4–11 and the journey takes 43 min.
Train from South Station to Hanson
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–11
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