There are 4 ways to get from Waltham to Portsmouth by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 505 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Lincoln St @ Essex Stbus 505
- Take the bus from Boston to Portsmouth Bus Stopbus FlixBus N2615
2h 43m$10–20Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Dovertrain Downeaster
4h 18m$24–54Drive 61.4 mi
- Drive from Waltham to Portsmouthcar 61.4 mi
1h 18m$12–17Line 505 bus, bus via Boston
- Take the bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Lincoln St @ Essex Stbus 505
- Take the bus from Boston to Portsmouthbus Cj00:40-Lgpm
4h 8m$18–33
Waltham to Portsmouth by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waltham to Portsmouth is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Waltham to Portsmouth is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Waltham station to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Carter St opp Waltham Station and arriving at Portsmouth Bus Stop via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Waltham to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Waltham and arriving at Dover via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Waltham and Portsmouth is 71 miles. The road distance is 61.8 miles.
The best way to get from Waltham to Portsmouth without a car is to line 505 bus and bus which takes 2h 43m and costs $9 - $21.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Waltham to Portsmouth, including transfers.
Waltham to Portsmouth bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Carter St opp Waltham Station.
Waltham to Portsmouth train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Waltham to Portsmouth is to line 505 bus and bus which takes 2h 43m and costs $9 - $21. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $23 - $55 and takes 4h 18m.
What companies run services between Waltham, MA, USA and Portsmouth, NH, USA?
You can take a bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Portsmouth Bus Stop via Lincoln St @ Essex St and Boston in around 2h 43m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Dover 5 times a day. Tickets cost $20–45 and the journey takes 1h 29m.
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
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Lincoln St @ Essex St
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Lincoln St @ Essex St
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Portsmouth Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- 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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Waltham to Portsmouth bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lincoln St @ Essex St station.
Waltham to Portsmouth train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Dover station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waltham to Portsmouth is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Waltham to Portsmouth.
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