How to travel from Boston, MA to Durham, NH

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Compare train, bus, and ferry for Boston, MA to Durham, NH

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Boston, MA to Durham, NH among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $19 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, while a train costs an average of $27.

Distance: 54 miles (87 km)

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from Boston, MA to Durham, NH

How to get from Boston, MA to Durham, NH by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Boston, MA to Durham, NH is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:10 AM1h00
    Boston, Bus Terminal South Station
    6:10 AMPortsmouth, Hanover Station
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:10 AM1h00
    Boston, Bus Terminal South Station
    6:10 AMPortsmouth, Hanover Station
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:10 AM1h00
    Boston, Bus Terminal South Station
    6:10 AMPortsmouth, Hanover Station
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

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  • Greyhound
    6:35 PM1h15
    Boston, Bus Terminal South Station
    7:50 PMPortsmouth, Hanover Station
    $421One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Boston, MA to Durham, NH

Travel to Durham, NH easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Boston, MA to Durham, NH.

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There are 3 options to travel between Boston, MA and Durham, NH including taking a train, bus, and ferry.
The cheapest way to travel from Boston, MA to Durham, NH is a bus with an average price of $19.

This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to Durham, NH:

A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Durham, NH costing on average $27.

A bus is $22 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Boston, MA to Durham, NH costing on average $41.

The fastest way to travel from Boston, MA to Durham, NH is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 45m.

Other travel options to Durham, NH take longer:

Ferry takes on average 1h 50m.

Train takes on average 1h 52m.

The distance from Boston, MA to Durham, NH is approximately 54 miles (87 km).
The average frequency per day from Boston, MA to Durham, NH is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 4 ferries per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Boston, MA and Durham, NH as scheduled services by train, bus, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Boston, MA to Durham, NH:
  • Trains mostly depart from North Station, Boston, MA and arrive in Durham Station, Durham, NH.
  • Buses mostly depart from Boston, Bus Terminal South Station and arrive in Portsmouth, Hanover Station.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Long Wharf (Boston), MA and arrive in Salem, MA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Boston, MA to Durham, NH, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Durham, NH by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Durham, NH by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Boston, MA to Durham, NH:
  • 5 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Boston, MA to Durham, NH often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Haverhill, MA, Woburn, MA, Portland, ME, Dover, NH. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Durham, NH and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Durham, NH to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Durham, NH, you can attend performances at the Mill Pond Center for the Arts, enjoy kayaking or canoeing on the Oyster River, and explore local produce at the Durham Farmers' Market. Hike the scenic Sweet Trail for beautiful views, or visit the nearby Woodman Institute Museum in Dover. Explore the University of New Hampshire’s scenic campus, relax at Wagon Hill Farm, and enjoy birdwatching at Adams Point Wildlife Refuge. Discover local history at the Durham Historic Association Museum or hike through College Woods.
For a fulfilling visit to Durham, NH, 2 to 3 days are ideal to explore the University of New Hampshire campus, enjoy local dining, and visit nearby natural attractions like Wagon Hill Farm.
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