What is the cheapest way to get from Bristol to Rhode Island?

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Rhode Island is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bristol to Rhode Island?

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Rhode Island is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs $45 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Rhode Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol to Rhode Island. However, there are services departing from S Clinton Ave At Wallenberg Ave and arriving at Providence Downtown via Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Rhode Island?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Rhode Island. However, there are services departing from Bristol and arriving at Providence via Trenton and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

How far is it from Bristol to Rhode Island?

The distance between Bristol and Rhode Island is 257 miles. The road distance is 246.9 miles.

How do I travel from Bristol to Rhode Island without a car?

The best way to get from Bristol to Rhode Island without a car is to train via New York which takes 5h 17m and costs $80 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Bristol to Rhode Island?

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Bristol to Rhode Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Rhode Island bus from?

Bristol to Rhode Island bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Rhode Island train from?

Bristol to Rhode Island train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Trenton station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Rhode Island?

The best way to get from Bristol to Rhode Island is to train via New York which takes 5h 17m and costs $80 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $150 and takes 8h 41m.

Where does the Bristol to Rhode Island bus arrive?

Bristol to Rhode Island bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Bristol to Rhode Island train arrive?

Bristol to Rhode Island train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Rhode Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Rhode Island is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Bristol to Rhode Island.

Where can I stay near Rhode Island?

There are 223+ hotels available in Rhode Island.

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There are 8 ways to get from Bristol to Rhode Island by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via New York (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Trenton to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Providencetrain Acela
5h 17m
$81–173
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
2. Take the bus from New York to Providencebus Bz 0210
7h 8m
$40–121
Drive 245.4 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Providencecar 245.4 mi
4h 52m
$45–65
Train, fly to Boston Logan Airport
1. Take the train from Bristol to Gray 30th St Stationtrain
2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
3. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain
5h 4m
$192–1,565
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Trenton to Providencetrain Northeast Regional
6h
$78–173
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Providence Downtownbus New York
8h 41m
$57–146
Train, fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
1. Take the train from Bristol to Gray 30th St Stationtrain
2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane PHL - PVD
5h 5m
$52–313
Fly to Worcester Regional Airport, bus
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Worcester Regional Airport (ORH)plane PHL - ORH
2. Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Providencebus
7h 8m
$81–437

Bristol to Rhode Island by train (Amtrak)

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5h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 255.6 mi
Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Bristol, PA, USA and Rhode Island, USA?

You can take a train from Bristol to Providence via Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bristol to Providence Downtown via Trenton Transit Center, S Clinton Ave At Wallenberg Ave, Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 8h 41m.

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