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How to get fromWashington DC to Halifaxby plane, bus, train, car, subway, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Washington DC to Halifax by plane, bus, train, car, subway, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane DCA - YHZ
    6h 2m
    $607–2,008

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane IAD - YHZ
    6h 33m
    $106–507

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Union Station 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
    38h 56m
    $452–987

  4. Drive 1,738.4 km

    1. Drive from Washington DC to Halifaxcar car 1,738.4 km
    19h 26m
    $343–496

  5. Bus, train via Moncton

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Montrealbus bus
    3. Take the train from Montréal to Monctontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Moncton to Halifaxbus bus
    39h 47m
    $512–1,047

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Washington Union 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
    40h 5m
    $583–1,263

Washington DC to Halifax by foot, bus, subway, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration38h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$452Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,347.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Halifax, NS, Canada?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Halifax via 13 St NW+F St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Saint-Lambert in around 40h 5m.

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