There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Portsmouth by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Boston to Fall Riverbus Bz 0109 / ...
1h 54m$44–72Drive 58.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston to Portsmouthcar 58.5 mi
1h 15m$11–16Train
- Take the train from South Station to Fall River Depottrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
1h 59m$41–56Bus via Boston South Station
- Take the bus from Boston South Station to Fall Riverbus Boston Airport
2h 7m$44–75
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Portsmouth is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Portsmouth is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Fall River via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston station to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from South Station and arriving at Fall River Depot via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
The distance between Boston and Portsmouth is 80 miles. The road distance is 58.8 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Portsmouth without a car is to bus which takes 1h 54m and costs $40 - $75.
It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Boston to Portsmouth, including transfers.
Boston to Portsmouth bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Portsmouth train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Station.
The best way to get from Boston to Portsmouth is to bus which takes 1h 54m and costs $40 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $60 and takes 1h 59m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Portsmouth, RI, USA?
Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Boston to Fall River twice daily. Tickets cost $15–40 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, MBTA operates a train from South Station to Fall River Depot every 3 hours. Tickets cost $10–17 and the journey takes 1h 43m.
Train from South Station to Fall River Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $10–17
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to Fall River
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston South Station to Fall River
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Boston to Portsmouth bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Fall River station.
Boston to Portsmouth train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Fall River Depot station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Portsmouth is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Boston to Portsmouth.
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