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 $35 - $55 and takes 3h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Long Island to Bristol is to car ferry and train which takes 3h 44m and costs $85 - $200.

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 Roosevelt Island and arriving at Providence via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Long Island to Bristol?

The distance between Long Island and Bristol is 97 miles. The road distance is 198.3 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 car ferry and train which takes 3h 44m and costs $85 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 3h 44m 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 Amtrak Acela, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Where does the Long Island to Bristol train arrive?

Long Island to Bristol train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Providence station.

Can I drive from Long Island to Bristol?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to Bristol is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Long Island to Bristol.

Where can I stay near Bristol?

There are 317+ hotels available in Bristol.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Car ferry, train
best
1. Take the carferry from Orient Point to New Londoncarferry New London
2. Take the train from New London to Providencetrain Northeast Regional
3h 44m
$90–196
Drive 197.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brooklyn to Bristolcar 197.1 mi
3h 53m
$36–52
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Providencetrain Acela
4h 26m
$113–198

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Distance: 96.6 mi
Duration: 3h 44m

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

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Providence every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–700 and the journey takes 3h. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.

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