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How to get fromDorchester to Halifaxby plane, bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Dorchester to Halifax by plane, bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane BOS - YHZ
    6h 12m
    $247–1,009

  2. Drive 1,061 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dorchester to Halifaxcar car 1,061 km
    11h 42m
    $209–301

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Montrealbus bus Greyhound US0260
    2. Take the train from Montréal to Halifaxtrain train VIA Rail
    33h 4m
    $382–837

  4. Bus, train via Concord

    1. Take the bus from Boston - South Station to Concord, NHbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Concord to Montrealbus bus
    3. Take the train from Montréal to Halifaxtrain train
    34h 14m
    $387–834

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to St-Lambert Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Saint-Lambert to Halifaxtrain train
    41h 27m
    $543–2,053

Dorchester to Halifax by subway, bus, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration33h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$382Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 712.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Dorchester, MA, USA and Halifax, NS, Canada?

American Airlines, Air Canada, and two other airlines fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Shawmut to Halifax via South Station, Boston, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Saint-Lambert in around 41h 27m.

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