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

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Bristol is to bus and train which costs $35 - $90 and takes 7h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Boston to Bristol is to fly and train which takes 3h 22m and costs $180 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Bristol?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at S Clinton Ave At Barlow St via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Nassau St At Palmer Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Bristol?

No, there is no direct train from Boston to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Bristol via Trenton Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

How far is it from Boston to Bristol?

The distance between Boston and Bristol is 312 miles. The road distance is 280 miles.

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

The best way to get from Boston to Bristol without a car is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs $95 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Boston to Bristol, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to Bristol bus from?

Boston to Bristol bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.

Where do I catch the Boston to Bristol train from?

Boston to Bristol train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.

Train or bus from Boston to Bristol?

The best way to get from Boston to Bristol is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs $95 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 8h 44m.

Where does the Boston to Bristol bus arrive?

Boston to Bristol bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.

Where does the Boston to Bristol train arrive?

Boston to Bristol train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Trenton station.

Can I drive from Boston to Bristol?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Bristol is 280 miles. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Boston to Bristol.

Where can I stay near Bristol?

There are 159+ hotels available in Bristol.

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There are 10 ways to get from Boston to Bristol by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Fly Boston Logan Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane BOS - PHL
2. Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Bristoltrain
3h 22m
$180–927
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Boston
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Trenton Transit Centertrain Nec
7h 19m
$38–88
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to Trentontrain Northeast Regional
6h 3m
$97–194
Drive 278.4 mi
1. Drive from Boston to Bristolcar 278.4 mi
5h 26m
$51–74
Fly Boston Logan Airport to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Trentontrain
3h 55m
$80–437
Fly Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BOS - JFK
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Trentontrain
3h 46m
$240–1,062
Fly Boston Logan Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BOS - EWR
2. Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to Trentontrain
3h 54m
$485–1,638
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
1. Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airportbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane MHT - PHL
5h 28m
$89–501
Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
1. Take the train from South Station to TF Green Airporttrain
2. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane PVD - PHL
5h 51m
$71–412
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus Suburban Transit
8h 44m
$57–109

Boston to Bristol by train (Amtrak)

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6h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 310.3 mi
Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Bristol, PA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Trenton every 4 hours. Tickets cost $90–200 and the journey takes 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Bristol via New York Midtown, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square, Nassau St At Palmer Square, S Clinton Ave At Barlow St, and Trenton Transit Center in around 8h 44m.

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