There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Bristol by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Boston to Fall Riverbus Bz 0109 / ...
1h 58mDrive 58.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston to Bristolcar 58.3 mi
1h 17m$11–16Train
- Take the train from South Station to Fall River Depottrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
2h 2m$46–61Bus via Boston South Station
- Take the bus from Boston South Station to Fall Riverbus Boston Airport
2h 11m$45–85
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Bristol is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Bristol is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Fall River via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston station to Bristol. However, there are services departing from South Station and arriving at Fall River Depot via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
The distance between Boston and Bristol is 81 miles. The road distance is 58.7 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Bristol without a car is to bus which takes 1h 58m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Boston to Bristol, including transfers.
Boston to Bristol bus services, operated by Peter Pan, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Bristol train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Station.
The best way to get from Boston to Bristol is to bus which takes 1h 58m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 2h 2m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Bristol, RI, USA?
Peter Pan operates a bus from Boston to Fall River twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, MBTA operates a train from South Station to Fall River Depot every 3 hours. Tickets cost $10–17 and the journey takes 1h 43m.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from South Station to Fall River Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $10–17
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Boston to Fall River
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Boston South Station to Fall River
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Boston to Bristol bus services, operated by Peter Pan, arrive at Fall River station.
Boston to Bristol train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Fall River Depot station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Bristol is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Boston to Bristol.
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