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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Providencetrain train Acela
    3h 51m
    $111–194

  2. Drive 200.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newark to Bristolcar car 200.6 mi
    3h 58m
    $37–53

  3. Bus

    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 Providence Downtownbus bus New York
    5h 53m
    $93–187

  4. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane PHL - PVD
    4h
    $118–399

  5. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 108
    2. Take the bus from New York to Providencebus bus Bz 0210
    5h 53m
    $93–187

  6. Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain train
    3. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane JFK - PVD
    3h 49m
    $108–314

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration1h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 214.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 51m

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

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Providence every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–700 and the journey takes 3h 27m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Bristol via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Providence Downtown in around 5h 53m.

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