Public Transportation

The public transportation system in Halifax is Halifax Transit.

Information about the bus stops.

Information about how to pay for the tickets.

Information about how to transfer from one bus to another.

Information about bus rules and Halifax special bus services.

Information about the Halifax ferries.

Information about car or ride sharing.

Information about the long distance travel.

Information about the rail services.

The public transportation system in Halifax is Halifax Transit.
Halifax Transit includes buses and ferries.
Buses have route names and numbers on the front or side of the bus.
Buses go in two directions, so make sure you are going the right way.
Most buses start at 6:00 a.m. and finish at 12:00 a.m.
Most buses travel less often at night and on weekends.
Bus service is reduced (or extended) on some holidays, such as New Year’s Day, Canada Day and Christmas Day.
If the weather is bad in the winter, buses may run on a snow plan. This means some routes may change.
Seniors ride for free on Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m and after 6:00 p.m
Buses only stop at bus stops and bus terminals, such as Mumford Terminal, Lacewood Terminal and the Bridge Terminal.
All Halifax Transit buses are wheelchair and stroller accessible.
Bike racks are located on the front of some buses.
If you lose something on the bus, call 902-490-6617 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. You can pick items up at the Dartmouth Bridge Terminal.

Bus stops

We can get the following information from the bus stop sign: Route Numbers, Stop Number, and Departure Line Number

You can buy Monthly Passes and bus tickets at Shoppers Drug Mart, Lawtons Drugs and some bus terminals.
To find which retail partners are selling tickets, click here.
Children aged 0-12 ride for free.
Full-time university and college students are eligible for a discounted Upass (registration is through the institute they study at).
Some employers may be part of the EPass program and offer a discounted transit pass.

You can buy Monthly Passes and bus tickets at Shoppers Drug Mart, Lawtons Drugs and some bus terminals.
A transfer allows you to connect to other buses (or ferries) to complete your trip without buying an additional fare.
Transfers are available if you use a single ticket or pay cash.
The time that your transfer finishes is at the bottom (usually up to 90 minutes from the time you entered the bus, but sometimes it is longer).
Ask your bus driver for a transfer when you get on the bus or pay for the ferry

Affordable Access Transit Pass Program

You can apply for the Affordable Access Transit Pass Program to get 50% off your monthly Transit passes. It is open for residents with low income.
To check if you qualify, click here.
To apply, read the different options and complete the application.

Request-A-Stop Program – available to those who may need to get off the bus in an unscheduled stop.
Available to those who need to travel after dark or have mobility impairment.
Park and Ride – allows you to park in bus terminals and parking spaces for the time you travel by bus.
Access-a-Bus – Door-to-Door, shared service for people who are unable to use regular services due to
disabilities.
MetroLink – High speed (express) bus service from Dartmouth and Sackville to Downtown Halifax
MetroX – High-speed (express)airport transportation

There are two ferry routes between Halifax and Dartmouth.
The Alderney Ferry crosses from the Halifax waterfront to Alderney Landing in downtown Dartmouth.
The Woodside Ferry crosses from the Halifax waterfront to Woodside.
Eating is allowed on the ferries.

Food and drinks must be in sealable containers.
You may be able to carpool with other people. This means that you drive together and share the cost of gas.
You can find carpool options here: Carpool World, www.kijiji.ca, and SmartRide Halifax.
Make sure you are very careful when using a ride-sharing service as you are going with people you don’t know.
Car Share Atlantic (www.carshareatlantic.ca) provides access to a fleet of cars through a variety of membership options.

Food and drinks must be in sealable containers.
Maritime Bus provides bus service within New Brunswick, PEI and Nova Scotia with connections to Quebec & West.
You can buy tickets online at www.maritimebus.com or in some bus service locations.
You can see the bus map, schedule, sellers and prices on the website.