What is the cheapest way to get from Long Island to Bristol?

The cheapest way to get from Long Island to Bristol is to drive which costs $18 - $28 and takes 2h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Long Island to Bristol?

The fastest way to get from Long Island to Bristol is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $18 - $28.

Is there a direct train between Long Island and Bristol?

No, there is no direct train from Long Island to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Queensboro Plaza and arriving at Waterbury via Grand Central Terminal and Bridgeport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.

How far is it from Long Island to Bristol?

The distance between Long Island and Bristol is 102 miles. The road distance is 103.3 miles.

How do I travel from Long Island to Bristol without a car?

The best way to get from Long Island to Bristol without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs $40 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Long Island to Bristol?

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Long Island to Bristol, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Long Island to Bristol train from?

Long Island to Bristol train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Grand Central Terminal station.

Where does the Long Island to Bristol train arrive?

Long Island to Bristol train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Bridgeport station.

Can I drive from Long Island to Bristol?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to Bristol is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Long Island to Bristol.

Where can I stay near Bristol?

There are 149+ hotels available in Bristol.

Long Island to Bristol - 3 ways to travel via train, car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Long Island to Bristol by train, car ferry, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Bridgeporttrain New Haven
2. Take the train from Bridgeport to Waterburytrain Waterbury
3h 22m
$40–58
Drive 102.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brooklyn to Bristolcar 102.7 mi
2h 12m
$19–28
Car ferry, train, line 928 bus
1. Take the carferry from Port Jefferson to Bridgeportcarferry
2. Take the train from Bridgeport to Waterburytrain
3. Take the bus from Meadow St @ Waterbury RR Stn to CTfastrak Downtown New Britain Stn @ Bay Rbus 928
4h 53m
$35–107

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Distance: 101.7 mi
Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and Bristol, CT, USA?

You can take a subway from Queensboro Plaza to Bristol via Grand Central-42 St, Grand Central Terminal, Bridgeport, and Waterbury in around 3h 22m.

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