What is the cheapest way to get from Allentown to Bristol?

The cheapest way to get from Allentown to Bristol is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Allentown to Bristol?

The fastest way to get from Allentown to Bristol is to fly which takes 5h 57m and costs $130 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Allentown and Bristol?

No, there is no direct bus from Allentown to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Allentown and arriving at Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot via Philadelphia Bus Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 18m.

How far is it from Allentown to Bristol?

The distance between Allentown and Bristol is 499 miles. The road distance is 508.2 miles.

How do I travel from Allentown to Bristol without a car?

The best way to get from Allentown to Bristol without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 45m and costs $110 - $800.

How long does it take to get from Allentown to Bristol?

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Allentown to Bristol, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Allentown to Bristol bus from?

Allentown to Bristol bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Allentown station.

Bus or fly from Allentown to Bristol?

The best way to get from Allentown to Bristol is to fly which takes 5h 57m and costs $130 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $150 and takes 14h 18m.

Where does the Allentown to Bristol bus arrive?

Allentown to Bristol bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.

Can I drive from Allentown to Bristol?

Yes, the driving distance between Allentown to Bristol is 508 miles. It takes approximately 8h 31m to drive from Allentown to Bristol.

How do I get a bus ticket from Allentown to Bristol?

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Where can I stay near Bristol?

There are 76+ hotels available in Bristol.

Allentown to Bristol - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Allentown to Bristol by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI)plane ABE - TRI
5h 57m
$132–532
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Allentown to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus 20
2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lotbus
14h 18m
$87–141
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Allentown Transportation Center to Philadelphia 30th St Stationbus
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lotbus
12h 45m
$110–756
Bus, train via Roanoke
1. Take the bus from Allentown Transportation Center to Philadelphia 30th St Stationbus
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Roanoketrain
4. Take the bus from Roanoke Amtrak Station to Exit 118 - Park and Ridebus Swb
5. Take the bus from Christiansburg to Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lotbus
15h 5m
$156–875
Drive 505.3 mi
1. Drive from Allentown to Bristolcar 505.3 mi
8h 31m
$93–134
Bus via Philadelphia
1. Take the bus from Allentown Transportation Center to Philadelphia 30th St Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lotbus
15h 35m
$110–186

Allentown to Bristol by bus and train

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12h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 496.5 mi
Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Allentown, Lehigh County, PA, USA and Bristol, VA, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Allentown to Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot via Philadelphia Bus Station and Washington Union Station in around 14h 18m.

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