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Journey Information
There are 3 intercity buses per day from Springfield to Portsmouth. Traveling by bus from Springfield to Portsmouth usually takes around 7 hours and 22 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 5 hours and 20 minutes.
Distance | 115 mi (184 km) |
Shortest duration | 5h 20m |
Cheapest price | US$24.98 |
Most frequent service | Greyhound |
Bus lines | 1 |
How much is a bus ticket from Springfield to Portsmouth?
US$28.23 is the average price of a bus ticket from Springfield to Portsmouth. Taking a bus is an affordable way to make this trip. It’s easy to find a bus ticket at this price or lower when you use Wanderu to book your trip online in advance of your travel date.
Average prices by travel date
Bus tickets from Springfield to Portsmouth are expected to cost between US$27 and US$34 over the next four weeks. If you're planning a trip to Portsmouth within the next week, you can find the cheapest bus tickets starting from US$28. Don't wait too long to book your ticket, as prices tend to rise as the travel date approaches.
Monthly average prices
The lowest bus ticket prices on this route can usually be found in May. That’s when the average price of a bus ticket is expected to be just US$31 – the lowest of the year.
Alternatively, if you plan to travel from Springfield to Portsmouth in November, expect to spend more on your bus trip, as the average ticket price may surge to US$41 at that time of year. However, if you book your trip ahead of time, you can still score a ticket at a lower price.
What bus companies travel from Springfield to Portsmouth?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Springfield to Portsmouth. Greyhound connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Greyhound | 3 | 7h 23m | US$34.88 |
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 3 bus trips from Springfield to Portsmouth every day, with the average journey taking around 7 hours and 23 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Portsmouth usually start from US$21.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 7 hours and 22 minutes to cover the 184 kilometers from Springfield to Portsmouth. However, the fastest bus only takes 5 hours and 20 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Springfield to Portsmouth for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Portsmouth, book your ticket for the last day of the week."
The first bus leaves at 10:00am and the last bus leaves at 2:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Springfield to Portsmouth, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 3 scheduled buses that travel from Springfield to Portsmouth every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which bus you take, you will have to transfer buses at least once during your journey.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Springfield, MA to Portsmouth, NH; ticket prices start at US$55.00.
City Information
Springfield
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Image credit: Rusty Clark ~ 100K Photos
Link to image attributionFounded in 1636 as the first Springfield in North America, this city sits on the eastern bank of the Connecticut River in Massachusetts. Perhaps best known as the birthplace of basketball, Springfield is a mecca for b-ball fans. Visitors can enjoy three levels of exhibits and interactive contests at the famous Basketball Hall of Fame.
Along with basketball, Springfield was also the birthplace of the immensely popular children's author, Theodore Geisel—more commonly known as Dr. Seuss. Enjoy a walk through the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden to see many of his most famous characters immortalized in bronze. History buffs should head to the Springfield Armory National Historic Site, highlighting the town's important role as an arsenal during the Revolutionary War.
Springfield's central location between major tourist destinations like NYC, Boston, and the Berkshires means that it can be reached easily by most modes of transport. The city is served by several Amtrak lines and Peter Pan and Greyhound buses. Bradley International Airport and Westover Metropolitan Airport are also closeby, with frequent flights from destinations around the country.
Portsmouth
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Once a bustling seaport and now a popular summer holiday destination, Portsmouth, New Hampshire is well worth visiting. Just an hour and a half north of Boston, Portsmouth offers an exciting mix of unique history and contemporary experience.
Discover Portsmouth's history at the Strawbery Banke Museum and enjoy 10 acres worth of outdoor exhibits, consisting of tours of historic houses and buildings on their original foundations. Costumed actors will regale you with stories about each location.
For those interested in naval history, Portsmouth offers tours of the USS Albacore, a retired U.S. Navy submarine, as well as a gift shop for all your souvenir needs. Portsmouth is also home to hundreds of restaurants and cafes where you can taste local delicacies or world cuisine to refuel after a day of exploring.
Portsmouth is easily accessible by air, rail, road, and bus. Portsmouth International Airport offers several direct flights from various airports, while Boston's Logan Airport is only an hour south of the town. Amtrak's Downeaster travels to Portsmouth, with a gorgeous route during leaf-peeping season. C&J Bus Lines provide regular stops from Logan Airport and other cities.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Springfield?
Main departure station: Mgm Grand Sp
Springfield has two bus stations with service to Portsmouth.
All bus stations in Springfield:
Mgm Grand Sp
Union Station Transportation Center
Where does the bus arrive in Portsmouth?
Main arrival station: Portsmouth Bus Stop
The Greyhound bus stop on Hanover street is surrounded by a ton of restaurants and cafes, and, right across the street, is the Juicery and Soupery for all of your juice and soup needs. The stop itself has outdoor, covered seating, and there's a parking garage close by if you bring your car. There's a Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Inn Suites, and The Inn Downtown just a block or two away if you want easy accommodations near the bus stop.
Bus stations in Portsmouth:
Portsmouth Bus Stop
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