There are 4 ways to get from Portsmouth to Boston by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Fall River Depot to South Stationtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
1h 49m$41–54Drive 60.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portsmouth to Bostoncar 60.4 mi
1h 12m$11–16Bus
- Take the bus from Fall River to Boston South Stationbus Providence
2h 9m$44–74Bus via Boston
- Take the bus from Fall River to Bostonbus Bz 0302
2h 9m$44–74
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Boston is to drive which costs $11 - $16 and takes 1h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Boston is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs $11 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Boston station. However, there are services departing from Fall River and arriving at Boston South Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Boston station. However, there are services departing from Fall River Depot and arriving at South Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
The distance between Portsmouth and Boston is 67 miles. The road distance is 60.7 miles.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Boston without a car is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs $40 - $55.
It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Portsmouth to Boston, including transfers.
Portsmouth to Boston bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Fall River station.
Portsmouth to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Fall River Depot station.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Boston is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs $40 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 2h 9m.
What companies run services between Portsmouth, RI, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Fall River Depot to South Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $10–17 and the journey takes 1h 34m. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Fall River to Boston South Station once daily. Tickets cost $15–40 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
Train from Fall River Depot to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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 Fall River to Boston South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Fall River to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Portsmouth to Boston bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Boston South Station.
Portsmouth to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Boston is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Portsmouth to Boston.
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