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How to get fromBoston to Bristolby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, taxi, car, ferry, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Bristol by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, taxi, car, ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Boston to Burlington Downtown Transit Ctrbus bus Greyhound US0260
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center to Bristol St. Ambrosebus bus 116 Commuter
    6h 15m
    $35–63

  2. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Boston to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Randolph Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Randolph Amtrak to Bristoltaxi taxi
    8h 21m
    $209–313

  3. Drive  195.5 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Bristolcar car 195.5 mi
    3h 53m
    $36–52

  4. Ferry, fly, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Saranac Lake (SLK)plane plane BOS - SLK
    3. Drive from Saranac Lake (SLK) to Bristolcar car
    5h 38m
    $139–223

Boston to Bristol by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 260.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Boston to Bristol St. Ambrose via Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr and Downtown Transit Center in around 6h 15m.

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