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

From Back Bay to Portsmouth, RI by bus and train

To get from Back Bay to Portsmouth, RI in Boston, take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Back Bay - South End station to Providence station. Next, 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 1 hr 40 min.

100min
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - 6060
Walk to Portsmouth, RI
Leaves from Back Bay - South End

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Back Bay
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Roanoke
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kennedy Plaza (Stop Y)
    ID 072165
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Newport Via E Main Rd
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E Main Before Freeborn
    ID 003190
    48 min
  • 7
    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 Back Bay to Portsmouth, RI

The distance between Back Bay, Boston and Portsmouth, RI, Boston is approximately 64.11 mi, which can typically be travelled in 100 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Back Bay 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 Back Bay

Back Bay is located at Back Bay, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Dartmouth St @ Back Bay Sta.

Train stations close to Back Bay:

  • Back Bay - South End
  • Back Bay

Bus stations close to Back Bay:

  • Dartmouth St @ Back Bay Sta
  • Dartmouth St Opposite Back Bay Station
  • Back Bay

Public transit stations close to Portsmouth, RI, Boston

Portsmouth, RI is located at Portsmouth, RI, Boston and the nearest public transit station is East Main & Turnpike.

Bus stations close to Portsmouth, RI:

  • East Main & Turnpike
  • E Main After Village
  • E Main Opposite Village

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 100 minutes, using Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line 60.

  • Is there a direct train between Back Bay and Portsmouth, RI in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 40 min.

  • Which train line goes from Back Bay to Portsmouth, RI in Boston?

    The NORTHEAST REGIONAL train line goes from Roanoke station near Back Bay to Providence station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Providence station near Portsmouth, RI in Boston

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

    The total travel time between Back Bay and Portsmouth, RI in Boston by train and bus is about 1 hr 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Back Bay to get to Portsmouth, RI in Boston?

    Get on the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from the Roanoke station near Back Bay in Boston.

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

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