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From the Airport

Public transit

Once you have cleared the arrivals area, proceed downstairs to the MetroX bus stop to catch Express Bus 320. – Exact fare required: $4.25 adult/student, $3.25 child/senior

Exit bus at Albermarle St. (downtown/Scotia Square) stop.

From bus stop, proceed north along Albemarle St., then turn left onto Cogswell St., then
right onto Gottingen St. Continue walking north until you reach 2193 Gottingen St.

Airport car service

Once you have cleared the arrivals area, proceed to Ground Transportation to arrange your ride to 2193 Gottingen St. – $68 one way

Driving

Exit airport parking and access the NS-102S via Bell Blvd (NS-102S ramp to Halifax/Dartmouth).

Keep left at the fork to continue on NS-118, then follow signs for Nova Scotia 118/Nova Scotia 107/Nova Scotia 111/Dartmouth/Halifax via Bridges.

Take the Wright Ave. exit toward Burnside Park.

Keep left, following signs for Halifax and merge onto NS-111 N. (Bridge toll $1, cash only.)

Use the left lane to take the Barrington Street exit toward downtown Halifax.

Merge onto Barrington St. Next, turn right onto North St.

Turn left onto Gottingen St. and drive south. Halifax Backpackers is located at
2193 Gottingen St.

From the Bus or Train Station

Cab

Look for cabs in the taxi rank across the street from the station. – Approx. $8

Public transit

Walk one block west toward Barrington St. – the closest bus stop is at the northeast corner of Barrington and South streets.

Take Bus # 7 northbound toward Gottingen St. – Exact fare required: $2.75 adult, $2 senior

Exit bus at Cunard St. bus stop.

Backtrack half a block to 2193 Gottingen St.

On foot

Walk one block west toward Barrington St., then proceed north along Barrington St. Turn left onto Cogswell St., then turn right onto Gottingen St. Continue walking north until you reach 2193 Gottingen St. – Approx. 2.5 km/30 min walking time