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How to get fromNew Haven to Bristolby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from New Haven to Bristol by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 511 bus, line 102 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from New Haven to Meridentrain train
    2. Take the bus from State St @ Meriden Transit Center to Downtown New Britain Station @ Bay Tbus bus 511
    3. Take the bus from CTfastrak Downtown New Britain Stn @ Bay G to Main St @ South Stbus bus 102 / ...
    2h 27m
    $8–20

  2. Bus, line 102 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Church St @ Chapel St to Pearl St @ Trumbull Stbus bus 950
    2. Take the bus from Main St @ Atheneum Sq to Main St @ South Stbus bus 102
    2h 39m
    $3–10

  3. Drive 27.8 mi

    1. Drive from New Haven to Bristolcar car 27.8 mi
    39 min
    $6–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from New Haven to Bristoltaxi taxi 27.8 mi
    39 min
    $85–110

  5. Bus, line 511 bus, line 102 bus

    1. Take the bus from Church St @ Elm St to State St @ Meriden RR Stationbus bus 215
    2. Take the bus from State St @ Meriden Transit Center to Downtown New Britain Station @ Bay Tbus bus 511
    3. Take the bus from CTfastrak Downtown New Britain Stn @ Bay G to Riverside Ave @ Main Stbus bus 102 / ...
    3h 24m
    $4–13

  6. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from New Haven to Meridentrain train Amtrak Hartford Line / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Meriden to Bristoltaxi taxi
    42 min
    $17–25

New Haven to Bristol by train and bus

Calendar55Weekly Services
Duration2h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 45 mi
  • Duration: 2h 27m

What companies run services between New Haven, CT, USA and Bristol, CT, USA?

You can take a bus from Church St @ Chapel St to Main St @ South St via Pearl St @ Trumbull St and Main St @ Atheneum Sq in around 2h 39m.

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