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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
One of the world’s great art museums, spanning ancient to modern collections across a vast Fifth Avenue building.
Cheapest price
$311
Average price
$358
Fastest journey
8 h 12 m
Average duration
8 h 27 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
375 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Portsmouth, NH to New York, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portsmouth, NH to New York, NY will cost around $358 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $311.
It's difficult to get from Portsmouth, NH to New York, NY without transferring at least once.
696 Downeaster · 169 Northeast Regional
696 Downeaster · 169 Northeast Regional
692 Downeaster · 149 Northeast Regional
692 Downeaster · 135 Northeast Regional
696 Downeaster · 67 Northeast Regional
696 Downeaster · 67 Northeast Regional
692 Downeaster · 149 Northeast Regional
696 Downeaster · 67 Northeast Regional
692 Downeaster · 149 Northeast Regional
696 Downeaster · 169 Northeast RegionalOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth, NH to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, and a flight costs an average of $58.
Distance: 233 miles (375 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$128 Average price | $63 Average price Cheapest | $218 Average price |
5h 52m Average total duration 5h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth, NH to New York, NY:
A bus is $65 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth, NH to New York, NY costing on average $128 (€105).
A bus is $155 (€127) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portsmouth, NH to New York, NY costing on average $218 (€178).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 22m.
Bus takes on average 5h 55m.
The table below shows live departures for Portsmouth, NH to New York, NY trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
696 Downeaster · 65 Northeast Regional | 2:42 PM Dover Station, Dover, NH | 8h20 | 11:02 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 transfer | |
696 Downeaster · 169 Northeast Regional | 2:42 PM Dover Station, Dover, NH | 9h17 | 11:59 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 transfer | |
696 Downeaster · 169 Northeast Regional | 2:50 PM Durham Station, Durham, NH | 9h09 | 11:59 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 transfer | |
696 Downeaster · 65 Northeast Regional | 2:50 PM Durham Station, Durham, NH | 8h12 | 11:02 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
692 Downeaster · 149 Northeast Regional | 8:17 AM Dover Station, Dover, NH | 8h21 | 4:38 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 transfer | |
692 Downeaster · 135 Northeast Regional | 8:17 AM Dover Station, Dover, NH | 9h35 | 5:52 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 transfer | |
692 Downeaster · 149 Northeast Regional | 8:25 AM Durham Station, Durham, NH | 8h13 | 4:38 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 transfer | |
692 Downeaster · 135 Northeast Regional | 8:25 AM Durham Station, Durham, NH | 9h27 | 5:52 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Portsmouth, NH to New York, NY run on average 13 times per day, taking around 5h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $54 (€44) but you can travel from only $36 (€30) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 17:07. The fastest train covers the 233 miles (375 km) distance in 6h 42m.
Distance 233 miles (375 km) |
Average train duration 5h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $54 (€44) |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 6h 42m |
First train 5:00 AM |
Last train 5:07 PM |
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Best time to book 14 days |
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One of the world’s great art museums, spanning ancient to modern collections across a vast Fifth Avenue building.
A leading modern and contemporary art museum with iconic works by Van Gogh, Picasso, Warhol, and many others.
A major science museum famous for dinosaur halls, space exhibits, and family-friendly displays on the natural world.
The city’s essential urban park, ideal for walks, people-watching, famous views, and easy access to major museums.
A high-energy commercial crossroads known for giant screens, Broadway proximity, and classic first-time New York spectacle.
An elevated park built on a former rail line, popular for design, public art, Hudson views, and social media appeal.
Large, thin-crust pizza sold by the slice, known for its crisp yet foldable base. It is one of the city’s most iconic everyday foods.
A classic New York bagel topped with cream cheese, cured salmon, capers, and onion. It reflects the city’s strong Jewish deli tradition.
Hand-carved cured beef piled onto rye bread, usually with mustard. This deli staple is one of New York’s most famous sandwiches.
Well-known appetizing shop cafe serving bagels, smoked fish, caviar, and Jewish New York classics in a polished, historic style.
Historic Lower East Side deli famous for hand-carved pastrami sandwiches and classic Jewish deli fare in a lively, old-school setting.
Legendary pizzeria known for traditional New York slices and whole pies, with a long-standing reputation for quality ingredients and craftsmanship.
Accommodation, dining, and drinks are among the priciest in the US, though budget eats and free sights help control costs.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants and bars; 20%+ for excellent service. USD 1-2 per drink, round up taxis or tip 10-15%, and tip hotel staff.
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