There are 6 ways to get from Bristol to New Jersey by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Providence to Newark Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
4h 25m$94–757Drive 195.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bristol to Newarkcar 195.4 mi
4h 11m$36–52Bus
- Take the bus from Providence to New Yorkbus Bz 0203
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Park Place At Raymond Blvdbus 108
5h 21m$90–172Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane PVD - JFK
- Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain
2h 40m$113–331Bus via Fall River
- Take the bus from Peter Pan Bus Terminal to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Providence
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Park Place At Raymond Blvdbus 108
6h 47m$80–166Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane PVD - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Trentontrain
3h 28m$131–475
Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to New Jersey is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to New Jersey is to fly and train which takes 2h 40m and costs $110 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol to New Jersey. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Park Place At Raymond Blvd via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to New Jersey station. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Newark Penn Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Bristol and New Jersey is 215 miles. The road distance is 196.5 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to New Jersey without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs $90 - $800.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Bristol to New Jersey, including transfers.
Bristol to New Jersey bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence station.
Bristol to New Jersey train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Bristol to New Jersey is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs $90 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $180 and takes 5h 21m.
What companies run services between Bristol, RI, USA and New Jersey, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Providence to Newark Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 3h 59m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bristol to Park Place At Raymond Blvd via Providence, New York, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 5h 21m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–21
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–700
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $45–480
- First Class
- $180–700
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Jamaica to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $6–10
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–11
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–11
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Providence to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Peter Pan Bus Terminal to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Park Place At Raymond Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–25
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Park Place At Raymond Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–25
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More Questions & Answers
Bristol to New Jersey bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Bristol to New Jersey train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to New Jersey is 197 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Bristol to New Jersey.
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