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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 $21 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 40m. 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 $21, while a ferry costs an average of $40.
Distance: 54 miles (87 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Ferry | Driving |
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$29 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 52m Average total duration 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration 50m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular ferry company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Boston, MA to Durham, NH
Compare the available ways to get from Boston, MA to Durham, NH, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
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 $29.
A bus is $19 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Boston, MA to Durham, NH costing on average $40.
Other travel options to Durham, NH take longer:
Ferry takes on average 1h 50m.
Train takes on average 1h 52m.
Tickets start at around $29 compared to roughly $17 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$12. The journey takes 1h 22m versus 1h 14m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Boston, MA to Durham, NH
How to get from Boston, MA to Durham, NH by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
FlixBus5:10 AM 1h00 Boston, Bus Terminal South Station 6:10 AM Portsmouth, Hanover Station $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
5:10 AM 1h00 Boston, Bus Terminal South Station 6:10 AM Portsmouth, Hanover Station $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- Boston Harbor Cruises
9:30 AM 0h50 Long Wharf (Boston), MA 10:20 AM Salem, MA $41 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 1697 Downeaster
10:30 PM 1h22 North Station, Boston, MA 11:52 PM Durham Station, Durham, NH $28 1 One-way 0 transfers - 681 Downeaster
8:50 AM 1h22 North Station, Boston, MA 10:12 AM Durham Station, Durham, NH $28 1 One-way 0 transfers - 685 Downeaster
4:10 PM 1h22 North Station, Boston, MA 5:32 PM Durham Station, Durham, NH $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
6:35 PM 1h15 Boston, Bus Terminal South Station 7:50 PM Portsmouth, Hanover Station $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
- Boston Harbor Cruises
2:30 PM 0h50 Long Wharf (Boston), MA 3:20 PM Salem, MA $41 1 One-way 0 transfers - Boston Harbor Cruises
5:30 PM 0h50 Long Wharf (Boston), MA 6:20 PM Salem, MA $41 1 One-way 0 transfers - Boston Harbor Cruises
8:30 PM 0h50 Long Wharf (Boston), MA 9:20 PM Salem, MA $41 1 One-way 0 transfers
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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 $29.
A bus is $19 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Boston, MA to Durham, NH costing on average $40.
Other travel options to Durham, NH take longer:
Ferry takes on average 1h 50m.
Train takes on average 1h 52m.
- Around 5 ferries per day.
- Around 4 trains 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Durham, NH by bus.
- Travel with Boston Harbor Cruises to go to Durham, NH by ferry.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Durham, NH by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 5 direct ferries per day with Boston Harbor Cruises.
- 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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