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How to get fromDetroit to Bristolby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Detroit to Bristol by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly, line 102 bus

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane DTW - BDL
    2. Take the bus from Main St @ Atheneum Sq to Main St @ South Stbus bus
    5h 58m
    $84–450

  2. Bus via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Hartford Union Stationbus bus
    19h 32m
    $126–244

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Springfieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Springfield to Hartford Amtrak Stationtrain train
    19h 34m
    $226–511

  4. Drive 624.5 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Bristolcar car 624.5 mi
    11h 52m
    $114–165

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0420
    2. Take the bus from New York to Hartfordbus bus Ppb 5623 / ...
    22h 29m
    $135–277

Detroit to Bristol by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration19h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 602.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Bristol, CT, USA?

You can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Riverside Ave @ Main St via Toledo Bus Stop, New York Midtown, Hartford Union Station, and Main St @ Atheneum Sq in around 19h 32m.

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