Bus & Ferry

Halifax Transit offers multiple routes into Downtown Halifax with their bus and ferry routes. Fares for one-time usage are as follows:

• Adult (ages 18-64): $3
• Senior (65+): $2.25
• Youth (ages 13-17): $2.25
• Child (ages 0-12): Free

More information on fares

More information about Halifax Transit

Routes & Schedules  Ferry Service Information  Park & Ride

TIP: All Halifax Transit bus and ferry services are free for people aged 65 and older every Tuesday from 10 am to 3:30 pm and after 6 pm. 

Buying Tickets & Passes

There are a number of ways to pay for your transit ride including HFXGO, Halifax Transit's mobile fare payment app; purchasing tickets, monthly passes and Express XPasses from Halifax Transit's retail partners; or at municipal Customer Service Centres located in Alderney Gate (40 Alderney Drive) and Bayers Road Centre (7071 Bayers Road); OR you can pay using exact change when you board. 

Learn more about where to buy tickets and passes here. 

Halifax Transit Fare Programs

Curious about fare programs like UPass, SmartTrip (EPass), or the Affordable Access Transit Pass Program? Visit Halifax Transit's Transit Programs and Services page to learn more.

Taxis, Shuttles & Uber

Several taxi companies, along with Uber, serve the Halifax area, and will take you to and from Downtown Halifax in no time. 

Casino Taxi
902-429-6666, www.casinotaxi.ca

Yellow Cab
902-420-0000, www.yellowcabhalifax.ca

Bob’s Taxi
902-463-2222, www.bobstaxi.ca

Uber
uber.com

Halifax Stanfield International Airport
Need to get to and from the airport? There are several shuttle and taxi services operating to and from the airport. Find the one that suits your needs at www.halifaxstanfield.ca/transportation.