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Portsmouth - Boston Coach Timetable

Coach
C&J
  1. Sun,
  2. Mon,
  3. Tue,
  4. Wed,
  5. Thu,
  6. Fri,
  7. Sat
3:00 AM
PortsmouthPortsmouth Transp Ctr - 185 Grafton Rd
4:15 AM
BostonBoston Logan Airport
from £21.65
Coach
C&J
  1. Sun,
  2. Mon,
  3. Tue,
  4. Wed,
  5. Thu,
  6. Fri,
  7. Sat
3:30 AM
PortsmouthPortsmouth Transp Ctr - 185 Grafton Rd
4:45 AM
BostonBoston Logan Airport
from £21.65
Coach
C&J
  1. Sun,
  2. Mon,
  3. Tue,
  4. Wed,
  5. Thu,
  6. Fri,
  7. Sat
4:00 AM
PortsmouthPortsmouth Transp Ctr - 185 Grafton Rd
5:15 AM
BostonBoston Logan Airport
from £21.65
Coach
C&J
  1. Mon,
  2. Tue,
  3. Wed,
  4. Thu,
  5. Fri,
  6. Sat
4:30 AM
PortsmouthPortsmouth Transp Ctr - 185 Grafton Rd
5:45 AM
BostonBoston Logan Airport
from £21.65
Coach
C&J
  1. Sun,
  2. Mon,
  3. Tue,
  4. Wed,
  5. Thu,
  6. Fri,
  7. Sat
5:00 AM
PortsmouthPortsmouth Transp Ctr - 185 Grafton Rd
6:30 AM
BostonBoston Logan Airport
from £21.65

Journey Information

There are 38 intercity coaches per day from Portsmouth to Boston. Traveling by coach from Portsmouth to Boston usually takes around one hour and 22 minutes, but the fastest C&J coach can make the trip in just one hour and 15 minutes.

Distance51 mi (83 km)
Shortest duration1h 15m
Cheapest price£12.02
Trips per day39
Most frequent serviceC&J
Coach lines2

Coach Trip Reviews from Wanderu Customers

Overall score for coaches from Portsmouth to Boston

(Based on 28 ratings and reviews)

4.9

5.0

Saunak

16 March 2024- Solo travel

C&J

Pros: NA. Cons: NA. Tips: NA.

5.0

Donna

18 December 2023- Vacation

C&J

Pros: Didn’t have to drive our car to Logan Airport. Cons: Nothing.

5.0

Philip

14 October 2023- Visiting friends

C&J

Quiet and relaxing. WIFi dips a little, but other than that it works very well

5.0

Kamariya

10 October 2023- Solo travel

C&J

Pros: I liked my trip. Cons: Everything is fine. Tips: Add another late route.

5.0

LINDA

11 August 2023- Visiting friends

C&J

Our bus driver was awesome 👏

Price trends for coaches from Portsmouth to Boston

Average prices by travel date

£24£16£8AprMay

Monthly average prices

£20£16£12£8£4JJASONDJFMAM

Prices as travel date approaches

£20£16£12£8£43020100

What coach companies travel from Portsmouth to Boston?

There are two bus lines that have daily service from Portsmouth to Boston 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 23m£19.28
Greyhound21h 25m£15.12
  • 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 Portsmouth to Boston every day, with the average journey taking around 1 hours and 25 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Boston usually start from £15.

Frequently Asked Questions

The coach takes an average of one hour and 22 minutes to cover the 51 miles from Portsmouth to Boston. However, the fastest coach only takes an hour and 15 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.

"With many people traveling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for coach travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, 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 Boston, book your ticket for the last day of the week."

The first coach leaves at 03:00 and the last coach leaves at 22:00. To see the times for all coaches from Portsmouth to Boston, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 38 scheduled coaches that travel from Portsmouth to Boston every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 39 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 Portsmouth, NH to Boston, MA; ticket prices start at £21.65.

City Information

Portsmouth

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Portsmouth, NH - PTS-1

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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.

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.

Station Information

Where does the coach leave from in Portsmouth?

Main departure 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.

All coach stations in Portsmouth:

  • Portsmouth Transp Ctr - 185 Grafton Rd

  • Portsmouth Bus Stop

Where does the coach arrive in Boston?

Main arrival station: Boston Logan Airport

Coaches arrive in Boston at 3 stations, depending on which coach line you are traveling with.

Coach stations in Boston:

  • Boston Logan Airport

  • South Station Bus Terminal

  • 748 Atlantic Avenue - Alongside South Station Bus Terminal

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