There are 4 ways to get from Bristol to Connecticut by train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Trenton to Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain Vermonter / ...
3h 34m$38–83Drive 126.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bristol to Bridgeportcar 126.3 mi
2h 39m$23–34Train, fly
- Take the train from Bristol to Gray 30th St Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane PHL - BDL
4h 30m$62–420Train via New York
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Bridgeporttrain New Haven
4h 13m$23–58
Bristol to Connecticut by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Connecticut is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Connecticut is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Connecticut station. However, there are services departing from Bristol and arriving at Bridgeport Amtrak Station via Trenton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Bristol and Connecticut is 127 miles. The road distance is 127 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to Connecticut without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs $35 - $85.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Bristol to Connecticut, including transfers.
Bristol to Connecticut train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Trenton station.
Bristol to Connecticut train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bridgeport Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Connecticut is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Bristol to Connecticut.
There are 127+ hotels available in Connecticut.
What companies run services between Bristol, PA, USA and Connecticut, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Trenton to Bridgeport Amtrak Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 2h 17m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Bradley International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Trenton to Bridgeport Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Bristol to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Trenton Transit Center to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–23
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–23
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Bridgeport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $15–18
- Peak
- $22–24
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