How to get from Portsmouth, RI to Portsmouth, RI by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Portsmouth, RI to Portsmouth, RI in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the SL3 bus from Airport station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ACELA train and finally take the 60 bus from Kennedy Plaza (Stop Y) station to Opposite 372 W Main station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min.

132min
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - 6060
Walk to Portsmouth, RI
Leaves from Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Portsmouth, RI
  • 2
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    South Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Station
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Washington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kennedy Plaza (Stop Y)
    ID 072165
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Newport Via W Main Rd
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Opposite 372 W Main
    ID 003285
    45 min
  • 10
    Walk to Portsmouth, RI
    Walk to
    Portsmouth, RI
    730 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via SL3, NORTHEAST REGIONAL and 60

To get from Portsmouth, RI to Portsmouth, RI in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the SL3 bus from Airport station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the 60 bus from Kennedy Plaza (Stop Y) station to E Main Before Freeborn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min.

150min
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - 6060
Walk to Portsmouth, RI
Leaves from Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Portsmouth, RI
  • 2
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    South Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Station
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Norfolk
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kennedy Plaza (Stop Y)
    ID 072165
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Newport Via E Main Rd
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E Main Before Freeborn
    ID 003190
    49 min
  • 10
    Walk to Portsmouth, RI
    Walk to
    Portsmouth, RI
    700 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Portsmouth, RI to Portsmouth, RI

The distance between Portsmouth, RI, Boston and Portsmouth, RI, Boston is approximately 69.13 mi, which can typically be travelled in 132 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Portsmouth, RI to Portsmouth, RI by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Portsmouth, RI

Portsmouth, RI is located at Portsmouth, RI, Boston and the nearest public transit station is E Main Opposite Power.

Bus stations close to Portsmouth, RI:

  • E Main Opposite Power
  • E Main Before Power
  • E Main Opposite Village

Public transit stations close to Portsmouth, RI, Boston

Portsmouth, RI is located at Portsmouth, RI, Boston and the nearest public transit station is W Main After Freeborn.

Bus stations close to Portsmouth, RI:

  • W Main After Freeborn
  • E Main Before Freeborn
  • East Main & Turnpike

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via SL3, NORTHEAST REGIONAL and 60

To get from Portsmouth, RI to Portsmouth, RI in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the SL3 bus from Airport station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the 60 bus from Kennedy Plaza (Stop Y) station to E Main Before Freeborn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min.

150min
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - 6060
Walk to Portsmouth, RI
Leaves from Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Portsmouth, RI
  • 2
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    South Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Station
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Norfolk
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kennedy Plaza (Stop Y)
    ID 072165
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Newport Via E Main Rd
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E Main Before Freeborn
    ID 003190
    49 min
  • 10
    Walk to Portsmouth, RI
    Walk to
    Portsmouth, RI
    700 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Portsmouth, RI to Portsmouth, RI?

    The fastest way takes 132 minutes, using Bus line SL3, Bus line ACELA, Bus line 60.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Portsmouth, RI to Portsmouth, RI?

    The alternative route takes 150 minutes, using Bus line SL3, Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line 60.

  • Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth, RI and Portsmouth, RI in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 12 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Portsmouth, RI to Portsmouth, RI in Boston?

    The SL3 bus line goes from South Station station near Portsmouth, RI to South Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Portsmouth, RI station near Portsmouth, RI in Boston

  • How long does it take to travel from Portsmouth, RI to Portsmouth, RI in Boston by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Portsmouth, RI and Portsmouth, RI in Boston by bus and train is about 2 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Portsmouth, RI to get to Portsmouth, RI in Boston?

    Get on the SL3 bus from the South Station stop near Portsmouth, RI in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Portsmouth, RI and Portsmouth, RI in Boston?

    Get off the bus at the Portsmouth, RI stop, which is closest to Portsmouth, RI in Boston.

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