There are 5 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Bristol by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Bridgeporttrain New Haven
- Take the train from Bridgeport to Waterburytrain Waterbury
3h 4m$38–55Drive 95.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Bristolcar 95.8 mi
2h 4m$18–26Bus, line 102 bus
- Take the bus from New York to Hartfordbus Ppb 5623 / ...
- Take the bus from Main St @ Atheneum Sq to Main St @ South Stbus 102
4h 30m$26–68Bus, line 102 bus via Riverside Ave @ Main St
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hartford Union Stationbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
- Take the bus from Main St @ Atheneum Sq to Riverside Ave @ Main Stbus 102
5h 4m$19–39Train, line 928 bus
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Bridgeporttrain
- Take the train from Bridgeport to Waterburytrain
- Take the bus from Meadow St @ Waterbury RR Stn to CTfastrak Downtown New Britain Stn @ Bay Rbus 928
5h 9m$29–51
Grand Central Terminal to Bristol by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Bristol is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Bristol is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Central Terminal to Bristol. However, there are services departing from New York and arriving at Main St @ South St via Spruce St @ Union Station Bus Terminal and Main St @ Atheneum Sq. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Central Terminal to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Terminal and arriving at Waterbury via Bridgeport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
The distance between Grand Central Terminal and Bristol is 99 miles. The road distance is 96.3 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Bristol without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs $35 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Grand Central Terminal to Bristol, including transfers.
Grand Central Terminal to Bristol bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from New York station.
Grand Central Terminal to Bristol train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Grand Central Terminal station.
The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Bristol is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs $35 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus and line 102 bus, which costs $26 - $70 and takes 4h 30m.
What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Bristol, CT, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Grand Central Terminal to Bristol via Grand Central Terminal, Bridgeport, and Waterbury in around 3h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Grand Central Terminal to Main St @ South St via New York, Hartford, Spruce St @ Union Station Bus Terminal, Main St @ Asylum St, and Main St @ Atheneum Sq in around 4h 30m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Bridgeport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $15–18
- Peak
- $22–24
Train from Bridgeport to Waterbury
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–13
- Peak
- $15–18
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Bridgeport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $15–18
- Peak
- $22–24
Train from Bridgeport to Waterbury
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–13
- Peak
- $15–18
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York to Hartford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–65
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 860-525-9181
- Website
- CT Transit
Bus from Main St @ Atheneum Sq to Main St @ South St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- 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 Main St @ Atheneum Sq to Riverside Ave @ Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- 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 Meadow St @ Waterbury RR Stn to CTfastrak Downtown New Britain Stn @ Bay R
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- CT Transit
- Book at
- CT Transit Bookings
- Two-Hour Pass
- $2
- Two-Hour Pass express
- $4–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hartford Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Grand Central Terminal to Bristol bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Hartford station.
Grand Central Terminal to Bristol train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Bridgeport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Central Terminal to Bristol is 96 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Grand Central Terminal to Bristol.
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