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Trip Overview

The average bus between Philadelphia and Bristol takes 8h 32m and the fastest bus takes 7h 2m. The bus service runs several times per day from Philadelphia to Bristol. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 32m
Duration
278 mi
Distance
$52
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Philadelphia to Bristol bus times

Buses run twice daily between Philadelphia and Bristol. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 8:30 AM which arrives into Bristol at 3:32 PM. All services require a transfer at New York Midtown and take an average of 8h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Flixbus USAFlixbus USACT TransitCT Transit7h 2m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Flixbus USAFlixbus USACT TransitCT Transit10h 2m • 3 changes
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    Flixbus USAFlixbus USACT TransitCT Transit7h 2m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Flixbus USAFlixbus USACT TransitCT Transit10h 2m • 3 changes
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    Flixbus USAFlixbus USACT TransitCT Transit7h 2m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Flixbus USAFlixbus USACT TransitCT Transit10h 2m • 3 changes
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    Flixbus USAFlixbus USACT TransitCT Transit7h 2m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Flixbus USAFlixbus USACT TransitCT Transit10h 2m • 3 changes
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    Flixbus USAFlixbus USACT TransitCT Transit7h 2m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Flixbus USAFlixbus USACT TransitCT Transit10h 2m • 3 changes
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    Flixbus USAFlixbus USACT TransitCT Transit7h 2m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Philadelphia to Bristol? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Philadelphia to Bristol.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 277.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 32m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Bristol, CT, USA?

You can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Main St @ South St via New York Midtown, Hartford Union Station, and Main St @ Atheneum Sq in around 7h 16m.

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