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

From North Station to Portsmouth, RI by bus, subway and train

To get from North Station to Portsmouth, RI in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the ORANGE LINE subway from North Station station to Back Bay - South End station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ACELA 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 7 min.

127min
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - 6060
Walk to Portsmouth, RI
Leaves from North Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    North Station
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Back Bay - South End
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Washington
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    29 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kennedy Plaza (Stop Y)
    ID 072165
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Newport Via E Main Rd
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E Main Before Freeborn
    ID 003190
    48 min
  • 9
    Walk to Portsmouth, RI
    Walk to
    Portsmouth, RI
    700 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from North Station to Portsmouth, RI by bus, subway and train via ORANGE LINE, NORTHEAST REGIONAL and 60

To get from North Station to Portsmouth, RI in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the ORANGE LINE subway from North Station station to Back Bay - South End 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 Opposite 372 W Main station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min.

138min
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - 6060
Walk to Portsmouth, RI
Leaves from North Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    North Station
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Back Bay - South End
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Norfolk
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    32 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kennedy Plaza (Stop Y)
    ID 072165
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Newport Via W Main Rd
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Opposite 372 W Main
    ID 003285
    46 min
  • 9
    Walk to Portsmouth, RI
    Walk to
    Portsmouth, RI
    730 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from North Station to Portsmouth, RI
The distance between North Station, Boston and Portsmouth, RI, Boston is approximately 66.07 mi, which can typically be travelled in 127 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Station to Portsmouth, RI by bus, subway 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 North Station

North Station is located at North Station, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Causeway St @ North Station.

Subway stations close to North Station:

  • Haymarket
  • Bowdoin

Train stations close to North Station:

  • North Station

Bus stations close to North Station:

  • Causeway St @ North Station
  • Causeway St @ Medford St
  • Portland St @ Causeway St

Ferry stations close to North Station:

  • North Station (Lovejoy Wharf)
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 Before Willow.

Bus stations close to Portsmouth, RI:

  • W Main Before Willow
  • E Main Opposite Power
  • E Main Before Power
Related Routes

Alternative route from North Station to Portsmouth, RI by bus, subway and train via ORANGE LINE, NORTHEAST REGIONAL and 60

To get from North Station to Portsmouth, RI in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the ORANGE LINE subway from North Station station to Back Bay - South End 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 Opposite 372 W Main station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min.

138min
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - 6060
Walk to Portsmouth, RI
Leaves from North Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    North Station
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Back Bay - South End
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Norfolk
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    32 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kennedy Plaza (Stop Y)
    ID 072165
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Newport Via W Main Rd
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Opposite 372 W Main
    ID 003285
    46 min
  • 9
    Walk to Portsmouth, RI
    Walk to
    Portsmouth, RI
    730 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 127 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line ACELA, Bus line 60.

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

    The alternative route takes 138 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line 60.

  • Is there a direct subway between North Station and Portsmouth, RI in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 7 min.

  • Which subway line goes from North Station to Portsmouth, RI in Boston?

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from Forest Hills station near North Station to Back Bay - South End station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Back Bay - South End station near Portsmouth, RI in Boston

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

    The total travel time between North Station and Portsmouth, RI in Boston by subway, train and bus is about 2 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near North Station to get to Portsmouth, RI in Boston?

    Get on the ORANGE LINE subway from the Forest Hills station near North Station in Boston.

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

    Get off the subway at the Back Bay - South End stop, which is closest to Portsmouth, RI in Boston.

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