There are 5 ways to get from Bristol to Southbury by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Providence to New Haventrain Northeast Regional
- Take the bus from Church St @ Chapel St to W Main St @ Waterbury Greenbus 229
5h 22m$77–716Drive 123.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bristol to Southburycar 123.8 mi
2h 52m$23–33Train
- Take the train from Providence to Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Bridgeport to Waterburytrain Waterbury
5h 29m$101–164Bus
- Take the bus from Providence to New Havenbus Bz 0203 / ...
- Take the bus from Church St @ Chapel St to W Main St @ Waterbury Greenbus 229
6h 52m$62–115Taxi, train, line 940 bus, line 480 bus
- Take the taxi from Bristol to Providencetaxi
- Take the train from Providence to New Haventrain
- Take the train from New Haven to Meridentrain
- Take the bus from State St @ Meriden Transit Center to E Main St @ Phoenix Stbus 940
- Take the bus from Waterbury Green @ North Main to Heritage Rd @ Pomperaug Woodsbus 480
5h 49m$82–728
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Southbury is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Southbury is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol to Southbury. However, there are services departing from Fall River and arriving at Heritage Rd @ Pomperaug Woods via Providence, Church St @ Chapel St and Waterbury Green @ North Main. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Southbury. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Waterbury via Bridgeport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Bristol and Southbury is 170 miles. The road distance is 124.5 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to Southbury without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 22m and costs $75 - $750.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Bristol to Southbury, including transfers.
Bristol to Southbury bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence station.
Bristol to Southbury train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Bristol to Southbury is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs $100 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 6h 52m.
What companies run services between Bristol, RI, USA and Southbury, CT, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Bristol to Heritage Rd @ Pomperaug Woods via Providence, Bridgeport Amtrak Station, Bridgeport, Waterbury, and Waterbury Green @ North Main in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bristol to Heritage Rd @ Pomperaug Woods via Fall River, Providence, New Haven, Church St @ Chapel St, W Main St @ Waterbury Green, and Waterbury Green @ North Main in around 6h 52m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Bridgeport Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Haven to Meriden
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–13
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $26–460
- First Class
- $140–650
Train from Providence to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $26–460
- First Class
- $140–650
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Bridgeport to Waterbury
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–13
- Peak
- $15–18
- Phone
- +1 860-525-9181
- Website
- CT Transit
Bus from Church St @ Chapel St to W Main St @ Waterbury Green
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- CT Transit
- Book at
- CT Transit Bookings
- Two-Hour Pass
- $2
- Two-Hour Pass express
- $4–5
Bus from Church St @ Chapel St to W Main St @ Waterbury Green
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- CT Transit
- Book at
- CT Transit Bookings
- Two-Hour Pass
- $2
- Two-Hour Pass express
- $4–5
Bus from State St @ Meriden Transit Center to E Main St @ Phoenix St
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- CT Transit
- Book at
- CT Transit Bookings
- Two-Hour Pass
- $2
- Two-Hour Pass express
- $3–4
Bus from Waterbury Green @ North Main to Heritage Rd @ Pomperaug Woods
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- CT Transit
- Book at
- CT Transit Bookings
- Two-Hour Pass
- $2
- Two-Hour Pass express
- $3–4
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Providence to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–55
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- $45–60
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More Questions & Answers
Bristol to Southbury bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New Haven station.
Bristol to Southbury train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bridgeport Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Southbury is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Bristol to Southbury.
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