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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Boston is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Boston is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 18m and costs $220 - $320.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Boston?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol to Boston station. However, there are services departing from Damariscotta, ME and arriving at South Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

How far is it from Bristol to Boston?

The distance between Bristol and Boston is 187 miles. The road distance is 164.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Boston without a car is to Amtrak Thruway which takes 3h 59m and costs $50 - $70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Bristol to Boston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Boston bus from?

Bristol to Boston bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Damariscotta, ME station.

Where does the Bristol to Boston bus arrive?

Bristol to Boston bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at South Station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Boston is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Bristol to Boston.

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1852+ hotels available in Boston.

Bristol to Boston - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, and Amtrak Thruway

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There are 5 ways to get from Bristol to Boston by taxi, plane, bus (Amtrak), train, or car

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Taxi to Rockland, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Bristol to Rockland (RKD)taxi
2. Fly from Rockland (RKD) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane RKD - BOS
2h 18m
$225–316
Drive 163.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bristol to Bostoncar 163.2 mi
3h 7m
$30–43
Amtrak Thruway
1. Take the bus from Damariscotta, ME to South Stationbus Bangor
3h 59m
$51–70
Taxi, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the taxi from Bristol to Brunswick Amtrak Stationtaxi
2. Take the train from Brunswick Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Downeaster
4h 7m
$153–223
Taxi to Augusta State Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Bristol to Augusta State Airport (AUG)taxi
2. Fly from Augusta State Airport (AUG) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane AUG - BOS
2h 22m
$208–261

Rockland (RKD) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) flights

42Weekly Planes

1h 29mAverage Duration

$110Cheapest Price

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Distance: 186 mi
Duration: 2h 18m

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

Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Damariscotta, ME to South Station once daily. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Concord Coach Lines also services this route once daily.

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