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How to get fromNew Jersey to Bristolby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from New Jersey to Bristol by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Train via Bridgeport

    best
    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2. Take the train from Bridgeport to Waterburytrain train Waterbury
    4h 3m
    $43–75

  2. Drive 106.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newark to Bristolcar car 106.2 mi
    2h 17m
    $20–28

  3. Bus, line 102 bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 108
    2. Take the bus from New York to Hartfordbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Main St @ Atheneum Sq to Main St @ South Stbus bus 102
    5h 53m
    $34–104

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Meridentrain train Vermonter / ...
    5h
    $34–75

  5. Bus, line 102 bus via Riverside Ave @ Main St

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 108
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hartford Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Main St @ Atheneum Sq to Riverside Ave @ Main Stbus bus 102
    6h 26m
    $27–79

New Jersey to Bristol by bus

Calendar81Weekly Buses
Duration5h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 111.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 3m

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

You can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Bristol via Bridgeport Amtrak Station, Bridgeport, and Waterbury in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Main St @ South St via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, Hartford, Spruce St @ Union Station Bus Terminal, Main St @ Asylum St, and Main St @ Atheneum Sq in around 5h 53m.

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