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Shuttle and rail service

There are a variety of options for travelling within the HRM and between Dal campuses using shuttle services or trains.

Halifax campuses

Regional bus routes

Are you looking to commute from the Eastern Shore to campus? MusGo Rider provides door-to-door, pre-booked transportation connecting residents of the Eastern Shore with destinations within our community and Metro Transit. 

Halifax Transit operates three Regional Express limited-stop routes that transport passengers to and from the downtown areas of Halifax. Fares and passes cost more than a regular bus route.

Agriculture campus

Take a shuttle using Colchester Transportation

Colchester Transportation is a door-to-door service offered at request to travel from work to school on a regular basis. This service is offered from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm on weekdays. This service can be booked for regular use, and users can be billed for each trip or on a monthly bases based on usage.

Take the train using Via Rail

Take the train from Halifax to Truro! There is a Via Rail station located in the Truro Centre at 104 Esplanade Street. Please note train operating dates vary by date and time, and the train is not available every day of the week.

Take the Maritime Bus

Maritime Bus runs from Halifax to Truro daily. Take the bus from Truro to Halifax round-trip to arrive at meetings and classes.