What is the cheapest way to get from Boston to Halifax?

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Halifax is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 7h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston to Halifax?

The fastest way to get from Boston to Halifax is to ferry and fly which takes 5h 44m and costs $65 - $400.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Halifax?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Halifax. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Market St & 3rd St via Newark Penn Station and Market Square Transfer Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Halifax?

No, there is no direct train from Boston to Halifax. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Harrisburg via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 38m.

How far is it from Boston to Halifax?

The distance between Boston and Halifax is 366 miles. The road distance is 385.8 miles.

How do I travel from Boston to Halifax without a car?

The best way to get from Boston to Halifax without a car is to train which takes 10h 38m and costs $150 - $900.

How long does it take to get from Boston to Halifax?

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Boston to Halifax, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to Halifax bus from?

Boston to Halifax bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.

Where do I catch the Boston to Halifax train from?

Boston to Halifax train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.

Train or bus from Boston to Halifax?

The best way to get from Boston to Halifax is to train which takes 10h 38m and costs $150 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 10h 48m.

Where does the Boston to Halifax bus arrive?

Boston to Halifax bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.

Where does the Boston to Halifax train arrive?

Boston to Halifax train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.

Can I drive from Boston to Halifax?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Halifax is 386 miles. It takes approximately 7h 29m to drive from Boston to Halifax.

Where can I stay near Halifax?

There are 195+ hotels available in Halifax.

Boston to Halifax - 6 ways to travel via train, ferry, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Boston to Halifax by ferry, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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Ferry, fly to Harrisburg International Airport
best
1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane BOS - MDT
5h 44m
$66–394
Drive 383.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Boston to Halifaxcar 383.6 mi
7h 29m
$64–92
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to Newark Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburgtrain Keystone Service / ...
10h 38m
$157–885
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0410 / ...
10h 48m
$66–116
Ferry, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane BOS - PHL
3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain
8h 25m
$232–1,056
Bus #2 (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
10h 48m
$65–107

Boston to Halifax by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

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Distance: 364.3 mi
Duration: 5h 44m

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

You can take a train from Boston to Market St & 3rd St via Newark Penn Station, Harrisburg, and Market St & River St in around 10h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Market St & 3rd St via Newark Penn Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, and Market Square Transfer Center in around 10h 48m.

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