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How to get fromHalifax, NS to Bostonby bus, plane, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Barrington St At Scotia Square Bay 4 to Silver Dart Dr At Halifax Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane YHZ - BOS
    4h 51m
    $182–752

  2. Drive 655.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Halifax, NS to Bostoncar car 655.3 mi
    11h 34m
    $150–217

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Halifax to Montréaltrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the bus from Montreal to Bostonbus bus Greyhound US0260
    31h 47m
    $275–578

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Halifax to Monctonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Moncton to Sainte-Foytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Québec to Montréalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Montreal to Bostonbus bus
    32h 2m
    $299–612

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Halifax to Saint-Lamberttrain train
    2. Take the train from St-Lambert Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Bostontrain train
    37h 44m
    $366–768

Halifax, NS to Boston by train, subway, and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration31h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$275Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 440.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 51m

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

You can take a train from Halifax to Boston via St-Lambert Amtrak Station and Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station in around 37h 44m.

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