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How to get fromBack Bay to Portsmouthby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Back Bay to Portsmouth by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 13 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Saco Amtrak Station to Dovertrain train Downeaster
    2. Take the bus from Dover Transportation Center to Russell / Deer Sts.bus bus 13
    3h 12m
    $12–23

  2. Drive 40.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Back Bay to Portsmouthcar car 40.7 mi
    50 min
    $8–11

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Back Bay to Portsmouthtaxi taxi 40.7 mi
    50 min
    $250–310

Back Bay to Portsmouth by bus and train

Calendar46Weekly Services
Duration3h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 49.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Back Bay, ME, USA and Portsmouth, NH, USA?

There is no direct connection from Back Bay to Portsmouth. However, you can take the line 54 bus to Saco Transportation Center, walk to Saco Amtrak Station, take the train to Dover, walk to Dover Transportation Center, then take the line 13 bus to Russell / Deer Sts.. Alternatively, you can drive from Back Bay to Portsmouth in around 50 min.

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