What is the cheapest way to get from Maine to Bristol?

The cheapest way to get from Maine to Bristol is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Maine to Bristol?

The fastest way to get from Maine to Bristol is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Maine and Bristol?

No, there is no direct bus from Maine to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Portland Public Library and arriving at Fall River via Portland, ME and Boston South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Maine and Bristol?

No, there is no direct train from Maine to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Providence via North Station and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Maine to Bristol?

The distance between Maine and Bristol is 180 miles. The road distance is 165.3 miles.

How do I travel from Maine to Bristol without a car?

The best way to get from Maine to Bristol without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs $95 - $750.

How long does it take to get from Maine to Bristol?

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Maine to Bristol, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maine to Bristol bus from?

Maine to Bristol bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Portland, ME station.

Where do I catch the Maine to Bristol train from?

Maine to Bristol train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.

Train or bus from Maine to Bristol?

The best way to get from Maine to Bristol is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs $95 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 5h 44m.

Where does the Maine to Bristol bus arrive?

Maine to Bristol bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Boston, MA - South Station.

Where does the Maine to Bristol train arrive?

Maine to Bristol train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Maine to Bristol?

Yes, the driving distance between Maine to Bristol is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Maine to Bristol.

Where can I stay near Bristol?

There are 360+ hotels available in Bristol.

Maine to Bristol - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Maine to Bristol by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain Downeaster
2. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain Northeast Regional
5h 20m
$97–752
Drive 164.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Portland to Bristolcar 164.3 mi
3h 9m
$30–44
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus Portland / ...
2. Take the train from South Station to Fall River Depottrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
5h 35m
$68–111
Bus, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Lewiston Bus Stop to Augustabus
2. Fly from Augusta State Airport (AUG) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane AUG - BOS
3. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain
5h 6m
$167–813
Bus
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus Portland / ...
2. Take the bus from Boston South Station to Fall Riverbus Boston Airport
5h 44m
$68–134
Bus via City of Portland
1. Take the bus from City of Portland to Bostonbus FlixBus N2615
2. Take the bus from Boston to Fall Riverbus Bz 0109 / ...
6h 7m
$63–124

Augusta State Airport (AUG) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) flights

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Distance: 178.8 mi
Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Maine, USA and Bristol, RI, USA?

You can take a bus from Portland Public Library to Bristol via Portland Transport. Center I/B, Portland, Boston, North Station, Back Bay, Boston, and Providence in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Public Library to Bristol via Portland, ME, Boston, MA - South Station, Boston South Station, and Fall River in around 5h 44m.

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