# Halifax Airport Transfer Guide (YHZ) Getting from Halifax Stanfield (YHZ) to Halifax and Dartmouth: Regional Express 320 bus, curbside taxis, rideshare pickup and pre-booked transfers. **Airport:** YHZ **City:** Halifax **Country:** Canada **URL:** https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/yhz **Last updated:** 2026-10-26 Prices and transport schedules in this editorial guide are indicative. Confirm current public transport fares with the operator. Current transfer prices, availability and terms are shown in the live booking flow. ## Main Guide ### Quick answer Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) lists four ground options on its own website: the Halifax Transit Regional Express 320 bus, taxis and limousines at the curb outside Arrivals, a designated rideshare pickup area, and an intercity coach service. We do not hold a reliable distance or drive time for this airport, so we have not written one; check your route in a map app before you travel. A pre-booked transfer is a fifth option, and its fixed price is shown by the live quote on this page. ### What actually happens after landing Collect your bags and leave through the doors in Arrivals on the main level. The airport places the Ground Transportation booth in the arrivals area, and both taxis and rideshare pickups are organised from the curb outside it. For rideshare, the airport says to exit through the doors near the Ground Transportation booth, turn right and follow the signs to the marked spaces. If you have a pre-booked transfer, follow the meeting instructions in your booking confirmation. ### Transport options explained honestly **Regional Express 320:** a public bus between the airport and Downtown Halifax, with stops that include Fall River and Downtown Dartmouth. Passenger baggage is allowed. The airport page says tickets can be bought at the Ground Transportation Booth in Arrivals, available 24/7. Cash fares listed are CAD 4.75 for adults and students and CAD 3.25 for seniors and children, with children aged 0 to 12 free; if you pay cash on the bus you need exact change. **Taxis and limousines:** available at the curb outside Arrivals. Shared-ride service may also be available, and the airport directs you to the Ground Transportation desk for details. Pre-arranged taxis and limousines must be booked before you arrive. **Rideshare:** pick-ups use a designated area on the ground transportation curb on the main level. **Intercity coach:** the airport lists a coach operator with service across the Maritimes. The operator's own page says its separate airport express shuttle no longer runs and that its regular schedule includes a daily airport stop, so check its current timetable and fare. **Pre-booked transfer:** if included in your booking, the meeting point is in your confirmation and the price is fixed at booking. ### Realistic pricing expectations The airport page lists the 320 fares above.Rideshare fares are shown in the app before you confirm and can change with demand. Intercity coach fares depend on the drop-off point and are set by the operator. We do not publish our own price on this page; the live quote shows it for your destination. ### Late night arrivals The schedule PDF the airport publishes (dated May 2025) lists the last 320 departure from the airport at 12:15 a.m. on every day type, and the airport page says 320 tickets are available 24/7 at the booth. The timetable states that departure times are estimates and a bus may leave ahead of schedule. Because that PDF is dated, confirm the current timetable with Halifax Transit before you plan around a late departure. Taxis and limousines are listed as curbside outside Arrivals; the airport page does not state their hours, so if your flight is very late, a pre-arranged ride avoids relying on what is at the curb. ### Families and luggage Check that your luggage and passengers fit the vehicle before you leave the curb. The 320 allows passenger baggage, but a bus with a stroller and several large cases is harder than a car. Children aged 0 to 12 ride the 320 free according to the airport page. We could not confirm an official child seat rule for taxis in Nova Scotia, so check current requirements before you travel. If your child needs a seat, bring your own or request one when you book a transfer; a seat is only provided if your confirmation says so. ### Where you meet the driver For a pre-booked transfer, the meeting point and the driver's contact details are in your booking confirmation. Follow them and use the contact number provided if you cannot find the driver. A name sign or meet-and-greet applies only if your booking confirmation says it is included. If someone is collecting you in a private car, the airport asks that vehicles are not left unattended at the curb, so they may need to wait nearby until you are outside. ### Decision helper **Choose the 320 if:** you are travelling light, your destination is on or near the route, and your arrival time matches a listed departure. Confirm the timetable first. **Choose a curbside taxi if:** you want to leave straight away and are happy to settle the fare method at the booth or the curb. **Choose rideshare if:** you have mobile data and are comfortable checking the fare in the app. **Choose a pre-booked transfer if:** you arrive late, travel with family or luggage, or are going beyond the city to places such as the Annapolis Valley, Truro or the South Shore, where the fare and meeting point are better settled in advance. ## Summary Decide how you will leave the airport before you land, particularly if you arrive late in the evening. ## Sources (checked 2026-10-27) - Bus, shuttle and Regional Express 320 information (baggage allowed, tickets at the Ground Transportation Booth in Arrivals 24/7, cash fares CAD 4.75 adult/student, CAD 3.25 senior/child, children 0-12 free, exact change, intercity coach listing): https://halifaxstanfield.ca/parking-transport/buses-and-shuttles/ - Route 320 schedule PDF dated May 2025 (first and last airport departures, frequency, departure times are estimates and may run early): https://halifaxstanfield.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/route320_may25.pdf - Taxis, limousines and pre-arranged services (curbside outside Arrivals, shared-ride may be available at the Ground Transportation desk, pre-arranged services must be booked in advance): https://halifaxstanfield.ca/parking-transport/taxis-and-limos/ - Rideshare pickup (ground transportation curb outside Arrivals on the main level, route from the doors near the Ground Transportation booth, hotel and off-site parking shuttles moved to the bus depot): https://halifaxstanfield.ca/parking-transport/rideshare/ - Curbside pick-up rules for people meeting you (vehicles may not be left unattended at the curb): https://halifaxstanfield.ca/parking-transport/pick-up-drop-off/ - Route 320 stops (Fall River, Downtown Dartmouth, Downtown Halifax): https://discoverhalifaxns.com/plan/getting-to-and-from-the-halifax-airport/ - Intercity coach operator's airport page (separate airport express shuttle no longer operating; regular schedule lists a daily airport stop): https://maritimebus.com/en/airport-transportation - Service areas: AirportTransferPortal route database (list of active destinations; no distance or duration figures stored for this airport) ## Frequently Asked Questions **Q: Is there a bus from Halifax Stanfield Airport to downtown Halifax?** Yes. The airport lists the Halifax Transit Regional Express 320 between the airport and Downtown Halifax. Check the current timetable with Halifax Transit. **Q: How much is the 320 bus from the airport?** The airport page lists cash fares of CAD 4.75 for adults and students and CAD 3.25 for seniors and children, with children aged 0 to 12 free. Cash on the bus needs exact change. **Q: Where do I buy a 320 ticket at the airport?** At the Ground Transportation Booth in Arrivals, which the airport page says sells tickets 24/7. **Q: What time does the last 320 bus leave the airport?** The airport's schedule PDF dated May 2025 lists 12:15 a.m. as the last departure. Confirm the current timetable, because departure times are estimates and buses can leave early. **Q: Where do taxis wait at Halifax Airport?** The airport page says taxis and limousines are available curbside outside Arrivals, and shared-ride service may be available through the Ground Transportation desk. **Q: Where is the rideshare pickup at YHZ?** On the ground transportation curb outside Arrivals on the main level. Exit near the Ground Transportation booth, turn right and follow the signs to the marked rideshare spaces. **Q: How much is a taxi to downtown Halifax?** The airport page we checked does not publish a taxi fare. Ask at the Ground Transportation booth how the fare is worked out and confirm the amount before you get in. **Q: Which areas do you serve from Halifax Airport?** Our route data includes Halifax City Center, Dartmouth, Bedford, Cole Harbour, Fall River and Peggy's Cove, and further places such as Truro, Wolfville, Chester, Lunenburg and Bridgewater. Enter your destination in the quote form to check availability. **Q: Can I get a ride to Lunenburg or the Annapolis Valley?** Lunenburg, Wolfville, Kentville and Annapolis Royal appear in our route data. Enter your destination in the quote form to check availability; we have no verified distance for these routes, so use a map app for timing. **Q: Will the driver wait with a name sign?** Only if your booking confirmation says meet-and-greet is included. Otherwise follow the meeting instructions in your confirmation. ## Arriving at Halifax Stanfield Airport late at night **URL:** https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/yhz/late-night If your flight lands at Halifax Stanfield in the evening or after midnight, decide how you will leave before you reach the curb. ## What the airport publishes The airport's Regional Express 320 schedule, a PDF dated May 2025, lists the last departure from the airport at 12:15 a.m. on weekdays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. The airport page says 320 tickets are available 24/7 at the Ground Transportation Booth in Arrivals. The same schedule states that departure times are estimates and that a bus may leave ahead of the published time. Because the PDF carries a date, confirm the current timetable with Halifax Transit before you rely on a late departure. Taxis and limousines are listed as available curbside outside Arrivals. The airport page does not state their operating hours, so we cannot tell you how many are waiting at a given hour. ## Your options at night **Regional Express 320:** a sensible choice if your landing time sits comfortably before the last listed departure and your destination is near the route. Remember that a delayed flight plus baggage claim can use up that margin. **Taxi:** go to the curb outside Arrivals or ask at the Ground Transportation booth. Ask how the fare is set before you get in. **Rideshare:** use the designated area on the ground transportation curb on the main level. Leave through the doors near the Ground Transportation booth, turn right and follow the signs. You need mobile data, and waiting times at night can be longer. **Pre-booked transfer:** if included in your booking, the meeting point and the driver's contact details are in your confirmation, and the price is fixed at booking. A name sign or meet-and-greet applies only when the confirmation says so. ## If your flight is delayed Check your flight status before you leave for the airport, not only before landing. If you have a pre-booked transfer, keep the contact number from the confirmation within reach and use it if you land well after the scheduled time. Do not assume the driver will see a delay unless your booking says flight monitoring is included. ## Practical tips - Save your accommodation address on your phone, and keep a copy that does not need mobile data - Charge your phone before landing so you can reach the app or the driver - Keep the transfer contact number from your confirmation within reach - If someone is collecting you in a private car, remember the airport asks that cars are not left unattended at the curb - For stays outside the city, such as the South Shore or the Annapolis Valley, settle the ride in advance rather than at the curb, because a long late-night trip is harder to arrange on arrival - Keep any warm clothing in your cabin bag rather than your checked bag, since you may wait outside ## What we could not confirm We did not find a published statement of how many taxis operate overnight, or of rideshare availability at specific hours. Check with your driver, app or booking confirmation before you rely on either. ## Sources (checked 2026-10-27) - Bus, shuttle and Regional Express 320 information (baggage allowed, tickets at the Ground Transportation Booth in Arrivals 24/7, cash fares CAD 4.75 adult/student, CAD 3.25 senior/child, children 0-12 free, exact change, intercity coach listing): https://halifaxstanfield.ca/parking-transport/buses-and-shuttles/ - Route 320 schedule PDF dated May 2025 (first and last airport departures, frequency, departure times are estimates and may run early): https://halifaxstanfield.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/route320_may25.pdf - Taxis, limousines and pre-arranged services (curbside outside Arrivals, shared-ride may be available at the Ground Transportation desk, pre-arranged services must be booked in advance): https://halifaxstanfield.ca/parking-transport/taxis-and-limos/ - Rideshare pickup (ground transportation curb outside Arrivals on the main level, route from the doors near the Ground Transportation booth, hotel and off-site parking shuttles moved to the bus depot): https://halifaxstanfield.ca/parking-transport/rideshare/ - Curbside pick-up rules for people meeting you (vehicles may not be left unattended at the curb): https://halifaxstanfield.ca/parking-transport/pick-up-drop-off/ - Route 320 stops (Fall River, Downtown Dartmouth, Downtown Halifax): https://discoverhalifaxns.com/plan/getting-to-and-from-the-halifax-airport/ - Intercity coach operator's airport page (separate airport express shuttle no longer operating; regular schedule lists a daily airport stop): https://maritimebus.com/en/airport-transportation - Service areas: AirportTransferPortal route database (list of active destinations; no distance or duration figures stored for this airport) ## Halifax Stanfield Airport: taxi or pre-booked transfer **URL:** https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/yhz/taxi-vs-transfer Both options take you from the airport to Halifax, Dartmouth and beyond. The difference is how much is settled before you arrive. ## Taxi or limousine at the curb The airport page says taxis and limousines are available curbside outside Arrivals, and that shared-ride service may also be available through the Ground Transportation desk in the arrivals area. Ask whether the rate is fixed before you get in, and what it covers. ## Rideshare Rideshare vehicles pick up in a designated area on the ground transportation curb, outside Arrivals on the main level. The airport directs you to leave through the doors near the Ground Transportation booth, turn right and follow the signs to the marked spaces. The fare is shown in the app before you confirm and can vary with demand. You need mobile data to request a car. ## Pre-booked transfer You book before you travel and receive a confirmation with the meeting point and driver details. The price is fixed at booking, and the live quote on this page shows it for your destination. The airport notes that pre-arranged taxis and limousines must be booked in advance of your arrival, which is the same logic: the ride is settled before you land. Confirm at booking what is included, such as waiting time and luggage. ## What changes the decision **Destination:** the city is the simple case. For Truro, the Annapolis Valley, Lunenburg or Peggy's Cove, a fixed arrangement made in advance avoids negotiating a long fare at the curb. **Time of day:** a curbside taxi is easy at a busy hour. After a very late arrival, a defined meeting point is more predictable than the line at the curb. **Group and luggage:** a standard taxi may not take a family with several large cases. Say how many people and bags are travelling when you book. ## When each makes sense **A curbside taxi suits you if** you want to leave immediately and are happy to confirm the fare method at the booth. **Rideshare suits you if** you have mobile data and want to see the fare first. **A pre-booked transfer suits you if** you arrive late, travel with family or heavy luggage, head outside the city, or want the price and meeting point settled in advance. ## What we could not confirm The airport page does not publish a taxi tariff, and we have not verified how rideshare fares compare with taxis on this route. Use the app quote or the booth quote on the day. ## Sources (checked 2026-10-27) - Bus, shuttle and Regional Express 320 information (baggage allowed, tickets at the Ground Transportation Booth in Arrivals 24/7, cash fares CAD 4.75 adult/student, CAD 3.25 senior/child, children 0-12 free, exact change, intercity coach listing): https://halifaxstanfield.ca/parking-transport/buses-and-shuttles/ - Route 320 schedule PDF dated May 2025 (first and last airport departures, frequency, departure times are estimates and may run early): https://halifaxstanfield.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/route320_may25.pdf - Taxis, limousines and pre-arranged services (curbside outside Arrivals, shared-ride may be available at the Ground Transportation desk, pre-arranged services must be booked in advance): https://halifaxstanfield.ca/parking-transport/taxis-and-limos/ - Rideshare pickup (ground transportation curb outside Arrivals on the main level, route from the doors near the Ground Transportation booth, hotel and off-site parking shuttles moved to the bus depot): https://halifaxstanfield.ca/parking-transport/rideshare/ - Curbside pick-up rules for people meeting you (vehicles may not be left unattended at the curb): https://halifaxstanfield.ca/parking-transport/pick-up-drop-off/ - Route 320 stops (Fall River, Downtown Dartmouth, Downtown Halifax): https://discoverhalifaxns.com/plan/getting-to-and-from-the-halifax-airport/ - Intercity coach operator's airport page (separate airport express shuttle no longer operating; regular schedule lists a daily airport stop): https://maritimebus.com/en/airport-transportation - Service areas: AirportTransferPortal route database (list of active destinations; no distance or duration figures stored for this airport) ## Halifax Stanfield Airport with children **URL:** https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/yhz/family-and-kids Travelling with children is easier when seats and space are arranged before you land. ## What the airport page says about children On the Regional Express 320 bus, the airport page lists children aged 0 to 12 as free, and a cash fare of CAD 3.25 listed for seniors and children. Passenger baggage is allowed on the 320. Cash on the bus needs exact change, so keep coins ready or buy tickets at the Ground Transportation Booth in Arrivals, which the airport says is available 24/7. ## Child seats We could not confirm an official rule on child seats in Nova Scotia taxis, and a taxi at the curb may not carry one. Check the current requirements before you travel. If your child needs a seat, bring your own travel seat or request one when you book a transfer, giving the child's age and weight. A seat is only provided if it is confirmed in your booking. ## Vehicle size and luggage A family with several large suitcases and a stroller may not fit in a standard taxi. For a larger group or more luggage, book a larger vehicle in advance and note the stroller and bags at booking. The airport also says shared-ride service may be available through the Ground Transportation desk, but a shared vehicle is usually less flexible with a tired child. ## Bus, taxi, rideshare The 320 is the lowest-effort public option on paper, but a stroller, bags and a tired child make a bus journey with stops harder after a long flight. Taxis and limousines are curbside outside Arrivals. The rideshare area is on the same ground transportation curb on the main level; leave through the doors near the Ground Transportation booth, turn right and follow the signs. You need mobile data, and the vehicle you receive may not have a child seat. ## Tips for families - Request a child seat when booking, stating age and weight - Keep water, snacks and a change of clothes in your cabin bag - Save your accommodation address on your phone - Decide who stays with the bags while another adult finds the vehicle - If you are collected by a friend in a private car, the airport asks that cars are not left unattended at the curb, so arrange where to meet - For a journey beyond the city, such as the South Shore or the Annapolis Valley, book a vehicle with enough space instead of relying on what is at the curb ## What we could not confirm We have no published figure for child seat availability on taxis or rideshare at YHZ. Ask when you book, and do not assume a seat will be supplied unless your confirmation says so. ## Sources (checked 2026-10-27) - Bus, shuttle and Regional Express 320 information (baggage allowed, tickets at the Ground Transportation Booth in Arrivals 24/7, cash fares CAD 4.75 adult/student, CAD 3.25 senior/child, children 0-12 free, exact change, intercity coach listing): https://halifaxstanfield.ca/parking-transport/buses-and-shuttles/ - Route 320 schedule PDF dated May 2025 (first and last airport departures, frequency, departure times are estimates and may run early): https://halifaxstanfield.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/route320_may25.pdf - Taxis, limousines and pre-arranged services (curbside outside Arrivals, shared-ride may be available at the Ground Transportation desk, pre-arranged services must be booked in advance): https://halifaxstanfield.ca/parking-transport/taxis-and-limos/ - Rideshare pickup (ground transportation curb outside Arrivals on the main level, route from the doors near the Ground Transportation booth, hotel and off-site parking shuttles moved to the bus depot): https://halifaxstanfield.ca/parking-transport/rideshare/ - Curbside pick-up rules for people meeting you (vehicles may not be left unattended at the curb): https://halifaxstanfield.ca/parking-transport/pick-up-drop-off/ - Route 320 stops (Fall River, Downtown Dartmouth, Downtown Halifax): https://discoverhalifaxns.com/plan/getting-to-and-from-the-halifax-airport/ - Intercity coach operator's airport page (separate airport express shuttle no longer operating; regular schedule lists a daily airport stop): https://maritimebus.com/en/airport-transportation - Service areas: AirportTransferPortal route database (list of active destinations; no distance or duration figures stored for this airport) ## What the ride from Halifax Stanfield Airport costs **URL:** https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/yhz/cost-to-city This page gives the amounts that are published by the airport or a regional tourism body, with their dates, and explains how each other option is priced instead of quoting figures we cannot source. ## Price by transport type **Regional Express 320 bus:** the airport page lists cash fares of CAD 4.75 for adults and students, CAD 3.25 for seniors and children, and free travel for children aged 0 to 12. Cash on board needs exact change. The same page mentions the HFXGO fare system. Tickets can be bought at the Ground Transportation Booth in Arrivals, which the airport lists as available 24/7. **Taxi:** the airport page we checked does not publish a taxi fare. Ask at the Ground Transportation booth how the fare is worked out and confirm the amount before you get in. **Rideshare:** the fare is shown in the app before you confirm and varies with demand and time of day. **Intercity coach:** the tourism page says the rate depends on the drop-off location. The operator sets the fare, so check its current timetable and price. **Pre-booked transfer:** a fixed price quoted at booking, shown as the live quote on this page. Confirm what is included. ## What affects the price **Destination:** the city, Dartmouth and Bedford are very different from Truro, Wolfville, Lunenburg or Annapolis Royal. We have no verified distance or duration for this airport, so we do not quote kilometres. Use a map app to see your own route. **Time of day and traffic:** app fares and journey times change with demand and with traffic. **Vehicle size:** a larger group or more luggage may need a larger vehicle. **Waiting and extras:** ask whether waiting time, tolls or extra stops are included before you agree a fare. ## How to compare Convert each option to a total for your whole party, not a per-person figure. The 320 charges per passenger, while a taxi or transfer price covers the vehicle. For one adult travelling light, the bus will cost the least in cash terms; for three or four people with bags, the comparison changes, and time and effort count too. ## Bottom line Fares for the 320 are published by the airport. A curbside taxi quote starts from a figure that is dated and may have changed. The clearest way to know the price in advance for your own destination is a pre-booked transfer; use the live quote on this page. ## Sources (checked 2026-10-27) - Bus, shuttle and Regional Express 320 information (baggage allowed, tickets at the Ground Transportation Booth in Arrivals 24/7, cash fares CAD 4.75 adult/student, CAD 3.25 senior/child, children 0-12 free, exact change, intercity coach listing): https://halifaxstanfield.ca/parking-transport/buses-and-shuttles/ - Route 320 schedule PDF dated May 2025 (first and last airport departures, frequency, departure times are estimates and may run early): https://halifaxstanfield.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/route320_may25.pdf - Taxis, limousines and pre-arranged services (curbside outside Arrivals, shared-ride may be available at the Ground Transportation desk, pre-arranged services must be booked in advance): https://halifaxstanfield.ca/parking-transport/taxis-and-limos/ - Rideshare pickup (ground transportation curb outside Arrivals on the main level, route from the doors near the Ground Transportation booth, hotel and off-site parking shuttles moved to the bus depot): https://halifaxstanfield.ca/parking-transport/rideshare/ - Curbside pick-up rules for people meeting you (vehicles may not be left unattended at the curb): https://halifaxstanfield.ca/parking-transport/pick-up-drop-off/ - Route 320 stops (Fall River, Downtown Dartmouth, Downtown Halifax): https://discoverhalifaxns.com/plan/getting-to-and-from-the-halifax-airport/ - Intercity coach operator's airport page (separate airport express shuttle no longer operating; regular schedule lists a daily airport stop): https://maritimebus.com/en/airport-transportation - Service areas: AirportTransferPortal route database (list of active destinations; no distance or duration figures stored for this airport) ## Published Guide Pages - https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/yhz - https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/yhz/late-night - https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/yhz/taxi-vs-transfer - https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/yhz/family-and-kids - https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/yhz/cost-to-city ## Booking and Support Search: https://www.airporttransferportal.com/search?airport=YHZ Airport Transfer Portal is a marketplace; local operators fulfil the transfer. 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