There are 5 ways to get from Boxborough to Portsmouth by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Littleton/Route 495 to Portertrain Fitchburg Line
- Take the bus from Boston to Portsmouth Bus Stopbus FlixBus N2615
3h 13m$29–46Drive 65 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boxborough to Portsmouthcar 65 mi
1h 11m$12–18Train
- Take the train from Littleton/Route 495 to North Stationtrain Fitchburg Line
- Take the train from Boston to Dovertrain Downeaster
4h 58m$41–74Bus
- Take the bus from Ayer MA to Bostonbus Greyhound US0256S
- Take the bus from Boston to Portsmouth Bus Stopbus FlixBus N2615
3h 36m$41–62Train, ferry, bus
- Take the train from South Acton to North Stationtrain
- Take the ferry from Lovejoy Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- Take the bus from Boston to Portsmouthbus
5h 11m$37–66
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boxborough to Portsmouth is to drive which costs $11 - $18 and takes 1h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Boxborough to Portsmouth is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs $11 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Boxborough to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Ayer MA and arriving at Portsmouth Bus Stop via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Boxborough to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Littleton/Route 495 and arriving at Dover via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Boxborough and Portsmouth is 92 miles. The road distance is 65.4 miles.
The best way to get from Boxborough to Portsmouth without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 13m and costs $28 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Boxborough to Portsmouth, including transfers.
Boxborough to Portsmouth bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Ayer MA station.
Boxborough to Portsmouth train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Littleton/Route 495 station.
The best way to get from Boxborough to Portsmouth is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs $40 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 3h 36m.
What companies run services between Boxborough, MA, USA and Portsmouth, NH, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Boxborough to Russell / Deer Sts. via Littleton/Route 495, North Station, Boston, Dover, and Dover Transportation Center in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Boxborough to Portsmouth Bus Stop via Ayer MA and Boston in around 3h 36m.
Train from Littleton/Route 495 to Porter
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–11
Train from Littleton/Route 495 to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–12
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–12
Train from South Acton to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–11
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Portsmouth Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Portsmouth Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Portsmouth Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Ayer MA to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Portsmouth Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 603-430-1100
- Website
- C & J Travel
Bus from Boston to Portsmouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–27
- Website
- C & J Travel
Ferry from Lovejoy Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
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More Questions & Answers
Boxborough to Portsmouth bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Boxborough to Portsmouth train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boxborough to Portsmouth is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Boxborough to Portsmouth.
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