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

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There are 7 ways to get from Durham to Halifax by plane, bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane RDU - YHZ
    9h 1m
    $138–660

  2. Bus, train via Quebec

    1. Take the bus from Durham to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York to Longueuilbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Metro Longueuil - 900 Rue de Serigny to Université Laval - 1070 Avenue des Sciences-de-la-Viebus bus
    4. Take the train from Sainte-Foy to Monctontrain train
    5. Take the bus from Moncton to Halifaxbus bus
    43h 36m
    $543–1,260

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Montrealbus bus
    3. Take the train from Montréal to Halifaxtrain train
    46h 45m
    $512–1,088

  4. Drive 2,149.6 km

    1. Drive from Durham to Halifaxcar car 2,149.6 km
    23h 47m
    $425–613

  5. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane GSO - YHZ
    9h 13m
    $228–858

  6. Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Richmondbus bus
    2. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane RIC - YHZ
    12h 25m
    $155–714

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station 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
    47h 37m
    $730–1,557

Durham to Halifax by bus, taxi, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration43h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$543Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,691.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 1m

What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and Halifax, NS, Canada?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Durham Amtrak Station to Halifax via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Saint-Lambert in around 47h 37m.

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