There are 4 ways to get from Needham to Portsmouth by train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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 Needham Center to South Stationtrain Needham Line
- Take the bus from Boston to Portsmouth Bus Stopbus FlixBus N2615
2h 38m$10–25Drive 65.4 mi
- Drive from Needham to Portsmouthcar 65.4 mi
1h 28m$12–18Line 59 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Watertown Sq Terminalbus 59
- Take the bus from Boston to Portsmouth Bus Stopbus FlixBus N2615
3h 20m$11–26Train, bus via Terminal A – LEX Drop Off
- Take the train from Needham Center to Back Baytrain Needham Line
- Take the bus from Boston to Portsmouthbus Cj00:40-Lgpm
3h 45m$26–44
Needham to Portsmouth by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Needham to Portsmouth is to drive which costs $11 - $18 and takes 1h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Needham to Portsmouth is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs $11 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Needham to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Highland Ave @ May St and arriving at Portsmouth Bus Stop via Technology Way @ Watertown Yard and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Needham and Portsmouth is 70 miles. The road distance is 65.7 miles.
The best way to get from Needham to Portsmouth without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 38m and costs $10 - $25.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Needham to Portsmouth, including transfers.
Needham to Portsmouth bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Highland Ave @ May St station.
Needham to Portsmouth bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Watertown Sq Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Needham to Portsmouth is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Needham to Portsmouth.
There are 381+ hotels available in Portsmouth.
What companies run services between Needham, MA, USA and Portsmouth, NH, USA?
You can take a bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Portsmouth Bus Stop via Watertown Sq Terminal, Technology Way @ Watertown Yard, Lincoln St @ Essex St, and Boston in around 3h 20m.
Train from Needham Center to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Train from Needham Center to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
- 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 Boston to Portsmouth Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Watertown Sq Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- 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
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