There are 5 ways to get from Portsmouth to Waltham by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Portsmouth Bus Stop to Bostonbus FlixBus N2615
2h 24m$13–26Bus, line 505 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Portsmouth Bus Stop to Bostonbus FlixBus N2615
- Take the bus from Otis St @ Summer St to Elm St @ Main Stbus 505
2h 59m$10–21Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dover to Bostontrain Downeaster
4h 7m$22–54Drive 61.2 mi
- Drive from Portsmouth to Walthamcar 61.2 mi
1h 18m$12–17Bus, line 505 bus via Boston
- Take the bus from Portsmouth to Bostonbus Cj00:40-Lgpm
- Take the bus from Otis St @ Summer St to Elm St @ Main Stbus 505
4h 35m$17–35
Portsmouth to Waltham by bus, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Waltham is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Waltham is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Waltham. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth Bus Stop and arriving at Boston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Waltham. However, there are services departing from Dover and arriving at Waltham via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Portsmouth and Waltham is 70 miles. The road distance is 61.6 miles.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Waltham without a car is to bus which takes 2h 24m and costs $12 - $27.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Portsmouth to Waltham, including transfers.
Portsmouth to Waltham bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portsmouth Bus Stop station.
Portsmouth to Waltham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dover station.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Waltham is to bus which takes 2h 24m and costs $12 - $27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $22 - $55 and takes 4h 7m.
What companies run services between Portsmouth, NH, USA and Waltham, MA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Portsmouth Bus Stop to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $8–15 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Dover to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $20–45 and the journey takes 1h 33m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dover to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portsmouth Bus Stop to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portsmouth Bus Stop to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Portsmouth Bus Stop to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Portsmouth Bus Stop to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Otis St @ Summer St to Elm St @ Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Otis St @ Summer St to Elm St @ Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- 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 Portsmouth to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–27
- Website
- C & J Travel
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More Questions & Answers
Portsmouth to Waltham bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Boston station.
Portsmouth to Waltham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Waltham is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Portsmouth to Waltham.
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