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Commuting from New Hampshire to Massachusetts
Most New Hampshire-to-Boston commutes are by car on I-93, Route 3 or I-95. Amtrak’s Downeaster serves Dover, Durham–UNH and Exeter, and intercity coaches connect several New Hampshire towns with Boston and Logan Airport.
Bean Group editorial team · Published · Updated · About 2 min read
What are the main driving corridors?
Which corridor you live on matters more than raw distance. Two towns the same number of miles from your office can feel very different at 7:15 on a Tuesday.
- I-93 runs south from the Lakes Region through Concord and Manchester to the Massachusetts line at Salem.
- The Everett Turnpike and Route 3 carry the Nashua–Merrimack–Manchester corridor into Route 3 in Massachusetts.
- Route 101 links the Seacoast, Manchester and the Monadnock region east to west.
- I-95 serves the Seacoast, from Portsmouth south toward the North Shore and Boston.
What rail and bus options are there?
Amtrak Downeaster trains stop at Dover, Durham–UNH and Exeter in New Hampshire and end at Boston North Station. MBTA commuter rail is a separate network with stations in Massachusetts.
Intercity coach companies—including Boston Express, C&J and Concord Coach Lines—connect several New Hampshire park-and-ride lots and towns with Boston and Logan Airport. Check each operator’s current timetable, the lot you would use and its parking, since popular lots fill early.
How do I test a commute before I buy?
- Drive it at your real departure time, in both directions, on a weekday.
- Drive it again in bad weather if you can—winter changes the answer.
- Add up parking, tolls and fuel as a monthly cost and compare it with the housing difference.
- If you would take a coach or train, ride it once end to end, including the walk at the far end.
- Confirm any hybrid schedule with your employer in writing before you set your search radius.
Straight-line distance on our town pages and comparison tool is a research aid, not a drive time.
Will I still pay Massachusetts income tax?
Possibly. Massachusetts generally taxes nonresidents on Massachusetts-source income, including wages for work performed in Massachusetts. Days you work from home in New Hampshire may be treated differently depending on your situation and current rules. Read our guide to moving from Massachusetts and talk with a tax professional about your own facts.
These guides are general information from Bean Group, brokered by eXp Realty. They are not legal, tax, financial, insurance or inspection advice. Rules, rates and deadlines change—check current details with the relevant New Hampshire agency or a licensed professional before you act.