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How to get fromBoston to Halifaxby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Halifax by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from South Station to Halifaxtrain train Kingston Line
    54 min
    $20–29

  2. Drive 31.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Boston to Halifaxcar car 31.1 mi
    47 min
    $6–9

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Boston to West Bridgewaterbus bus Bz 0309
    2. Take the taxi from West Bridgewater to Halifaxtaxi taxi
    1h 3m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Boston to Halifaxtaxi taxi 31.1 mi
    47 min
    $110–140

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 31.7 mi
  • Duration: 54 min

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Halifax, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a train from South Station to Halifax every 3 hours. Tickets cost $5–11 and the journey takes 48 min.

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