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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity coaches per day from New Haven to Portsmouth. Traveling by coach from New Haven to Portsmouth usually takes around 7 hours and 11 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound coach can make the trip in 7 hours,
| Distance | 165 mi (265 km) |
| Shortest duration | 7h 0m |
| Cheapest price | £21.11 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Coach lines | 2 |
How much is a coach ticket from New Haven to Portsmouth?
£24.89 is the average price of a bus ticket from New Haven 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
Over the next four weeks, the average ticket price of a bus from New Haven to Portsmouth is expected to range from £25 to £31. If you are looking to travel to Portsmouth within the next week, you can find bus tickets starting from £25. The cheapest bus tickets in the next month are £25 and can be found on 8 May 2024.
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 £31 – the lowest of the year.
Alternatively, if you plan to travel from New Haven to Portsmouth in November, expect to spend more on your bus trip, as the average ticket price may surge to £43 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 coach companies travel from New Haven to Portsmouth?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from New Haven to Portsmouth that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Greyhound usually offers more choice, with 2 scheduled trips per day.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus US | 1 | 8h 29m | £43.18 |
| Greyhound | 2 | 7h 10m | £31.84 |
FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 1 trips per day from New Haven to Portsmouth, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
Greyhound is the largest nationwide coach 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 2 bus trips from New Haven to Portsmouth every day, with the average journey taking around 7 hours and 10 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Portsmouth usually start from £21.
Frequently Asked Questions
The coach takes an average of 7 hours and 11 minutes to cover the 165 miles from New Haven to Portsmouth. However, the fastest coach only takes 7 hours. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Tuesday is usually the day of the week when coaches are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Tuesday, 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 coach travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded coaches to Portsmouth, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
The first coach leaves at 11:00 and the last coach leaves at 12:00. To see the times for all coaches from New Haven to Portsmouth, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 coaches per day from New Haven to Portsmouth. However, neither coach offers direct service, so you will have to get off your original vehicle to transfer coaches during the trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from New Haven to Portsmouth; ticket prices start at £32.68.
City Information
New Haven
Sitting on the mouth of the Quinnipiac River of Connecticut, New Haven has been the home of the esteemed Yale University for more than 300 years. The quaint college town, with its cultural significance, has long been a highly-rated destination for culturally-inclined travelers. The first thing to do in New Haven is to visit the Yale campus, which was designed by famous architects such as Eero Saarinen and Frank O. Gehry. Don’t forget to check out the university’s visitor center as well, which houses impressive historical displays. Other interesting destinations on the premises are the Yale University Art Gallery and the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History. If you wish to take a break from the urban environment and go hunting for some amazing nature shots, East Rock Park will be a premier choice. Inside the park is the Pardee Rose Garden, which features more than 50 varieties of roses blooming in June and July.
New Haven is a popular destination for foodies, and its greatest offering is pizza. New Haven’s special pizza, also known as “apizza,” is a must-try when you are in town, and the best place to try this delicacy is at Pepe’s, its birthplace. Another establishment to check out is Louis’ Lunch, which has been serving delightful fast food since 1895.
The central hub of transportation in the city is Union Station, where travelers can catch Amtrak trains or buses by Greyhound and Flixbus for intercity transits. Air services are handled by the Tweed New Haven Regional Airport, located 3 miles east of the business district.
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 coach. 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 coach leave from in New Haven?
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Link to image attributionMain departure station: New Hvn Bus Station
New Haven has two coach stations with service to Portsmouth.
All coach stations in New Haven:
New Hvn Bus Station
Union Station Parking Garage
Where does the coach arrive in Portsmouth?
Main arrival station: Portsmouth Bus Stop
The Greyhound coach 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 coach stop.
Coach stations in Portsmouth:
Portsmouth Bus Stop
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