There are 3 ways to get from Bristol to Connecticut by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Connecticut is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Connecticut is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs $85 - $150.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol to Connecticut. However, there are services departing from Fall River and arriving at New Haven via Providence. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Connecticut station. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Bridgeport Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
The distance between Bristol and Connecticut is 146 miles. The road distance is 129.6 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to Connecticut without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs $85 - $150.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Bristol to Connecticut, including transfers.
Bristol to Connecticut bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence station.
Bristol to Connecticut train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Bristol to Connecticut is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs $85 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 4h 12m.
What companies run services between Bristol, RI, USA and Connecticut, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Providence to Bridgeport Amtrak Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Providence to New Haven hourly. Tickets cost $22–60 and the journey takes 2h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Bridgeport Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Providence to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–60
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Bristol to Connecticut bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New Haven station.
Bristol to Connecticut train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bridgeport Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Connecticut is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Bristol to Connecticut.
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