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Journey Information

There are 38 intercity coaches per day from Boston to Portsmouth. Traveling by coach from Boston to Portsmouth usually takes around one hour and 27 minutes, but the fastest C&J coach can make the trip in just one hour and 5 minutes.

Distance51 mi (83 km)
Shortest duration1h 5m
Cheapest price£12.06
Trips per day40
Most frequent serviceC&J
Coach lines2

Coach Trip Reviews from Wanderu Customers

Overall score for coaches from Boston to Portsmouth

(Based on 27 ratings and reviews)

4.9

5.0

Sarah

13 February 2024- Vacation

C&J

my driver was very friendly

5.0

Prateek

20 December 2023- Solo travel

C&J

Everything was nice and smooth

5.0

Philip

13 October 2023- Visiting friends

C&J

Pros: Quiet and relaxing ride. Cons: WiFi being slightly more consistent, but overall impressed by how fast it was. Actually being able to watch a stream while on a bus was pretty great.

5.0

Carol

25 August 2023- Visiting friends

C&J

Everyone at C&j is top notch. The poor phone customer service lady was beyond patient with my endless questions. At age 72, I was so thrilled to get a human being to help me. And then my hostess arrived but had dead battery when tried to start car. Thanks C & J for taking such good care of your customers.

5.0

John

25 July 2023- Visiting family

C&J

Pros: C & J buses are so incredibly comfortable. Cons: N/A.

How much is a coach ticket from Boston to Portsmouth?

£19.09 is the average price of a bus ticket from Boston 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

£24£16£8AprApr

Bus tickets from Boston to Portsmouth are expected to cost between £19 and £19 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 £19. Don't wait too long to book your ticket, as prices tend to rise as the travel date approaches.

Monthly average prices

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Traveling from Boston to Portsmouth by bus will cost you about the same throughout the year. In general, bus ticket prices for that route are fairly consistent, so expect to pay around £19 whenever you decide to travel.

Prices as travel date approaches

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Most coach companies charge higher ticket prices the closer you book to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your coach tickets as early as possible. The best way to find cheap coach tickets is to book at least 9 days in advance. By doing so, you can expect to save £0.45 on your coach ticket compared to booking at the last minute.

What coach companies travel from Boston to Portsmouth?

There are two bus lines that have daily service from Boston to Portsmouth that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, C&J usually offers more choice, with 36 scheduled trips per day.

CoachDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
C&J361h 28m£19.41
Greyhound21h 15m£16.58

  • C&J is a family-run bus carrier that provides first-class travel across the Northeast, with stops in New York, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. With free WiFi, extra legroom, and clean restrooms, C&J earned the 2022 Wanderu Passengers' Choice Award for Best Quality Vehicles in 2022. In addition, their green-certified fleet of coaches is among the most efficient in the region and emits the least amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) per traveler compared to any other kind of transportation vehicle.

  • 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 Boston to Portsmouth every day, with the average journey taking around 1 hours and 15 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Portsmouth usually start from £15.

Frequently Asked Questions

The coach takes an average of one hour and 27 minutes to cover the 51 miles from Boston to Portsmouth. However, the fastest coach only takes an hour and 5 minutes. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short coach 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.

Friday is the busiest travel day for coaches as people head from Boston 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, Monday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your coach travel for the beginning of the week.

The first coach leaves at 00:00 and the last coach leaves at 23:00. To see the times for all coaches from Boston to Portsmouth, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 38 scheduled coaches that travel from Boston to Portsmouth every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 40 direct coaches, where you can stay on the same coach without having to transfer to a connecting coach at any point during your trip.

Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Boston, MA to Portsmouth, NH; ticket prices start at £22.53.

City Information

Boston

Boston is one of the oldest cities in the country, but it is kept young and fresh with the help of over 150,000 students who flock to the city’s prestigious universities every year. Beantown’s many sights and activities celebrate American history, prolific sports teams, and New England seafood. So let's spill the tea (into the harbor, if you will):

Boston's Freedom Trail is the best way to see the city on foot and visit some of the most iconic landmarks of the American Revolution: from Bunker Hill and the USS Constitution to the Old North Church and Faneuil Hall. The Freedom Trail officially begins in Boston Common, the oldest public park in the U.S. and a beautiful spot for walking, picnicking, or ice skating in the winter. Foodies will love tasting the Italian cuisine in the North End and the modern eateries of South End, while sports fans can tour Fenway Park, and art lovers can explore the expansive Museum of Fine Arts.

From Boston, travelers can easily get to the beachy summer destination of Cape Cod, or surrounding states like New Hampshire, Vermont, and Rhode Island. With four main train stations and several bus stops in the city, as well as Boston Logan Airport (which, by the way, has some excellent airport food), Boston is a central hub for travel throughout New England and beyond.

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 Boston?

Main departure station: Boston Logan Airport

Coaches to Portsmouth leave from 3 stations in Boston.

All coach stations in Boston:

  • Boston Logan Airport

  • South Station Bus Terminal

  • 748 Atlantic Avenue - Alongside South Station Bus Terminal

Where does the coach arrive in Portsmouth?

Main arrival station: Portsmouth Transp Ctr - 185 Grafton Rd

The Portsmouth Transportation Center, aka the Portsmouth C&J Bus Station, is on the western side of the city. The station has ample indoor seating, plus screens to display information on upcoming trips. If you head in either direction on I95, you'll find plenty of convenience stores, restaurants, and cafes if you're looking for some food. Walk just across the street to Pannaway Playground to stretch your legs on one of the many walking trails and green spaces.

Coach stations in Portsmouth:

  • Portsmouth Transp Ctr - 185 Grafton Rd

  • Portsmouth Bus Stop

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