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How to get fromNew York to Bristolby train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 12 ways to get from New York to Bristol by train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train, Amtrak Thruway (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain train Acela
    2. Take the bus from South Station to Damariscotta, MEbus bus Boston
    8h 26m
    $124–223

  2. Drive 365.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New York to Bristolcar car 365.4 mi
    7h
    $67–97

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus bus FlixBus 2610 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Damariscotta, MEbus bus Midcoast Maine to Bangor
    8h 59m
    $84–125

  4. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Portland, Amtrak Thruway

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Portland (PWM)plane plane EWR - PWM
    2. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Damariscotta, MEbus bus
    6h 56m
    $556–1,406

  5. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain train
    2. Take the train from Boston to Brunswick Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Brunswick Amtrak Station to Bristoltaxi taxi
    8h 49m
    $220–379

  6. Bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bostonbus bus Greyhound US0230 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Damariscotta, MEbus bus Midcoast Maine to Bangor
    9h 43m
    $83–131

  7. Fly Laguardia Airport to Portland, Amtrak Thruway

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Portland (PWM)plane plane LGA - PWM
    2. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Damariscotta, MEbus bus
    7h 13m
    $107–520

  8. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Portland, Amtrak Thruway

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Portland (PWM)plane plane JFK - PWM
    2. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Damariscotta, MEbus bus
    6h 58m
    $100–427

  9. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Bangor, Amtrak Thruway

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Bangor (BGR)plane plane EWR - BGR
    2. Take the bus from Bangor, ME to Damariscotta, MEbus bus
    7h 42m
    $131–530

  10. Fly Laguardia Airport to Bangor, Amtrak Thruway

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Bangor (BGR)plane plane LGA - BGR
    2. Take the bus from Bangor, ME to Damariscotta, MEbus bus
    7h 59m
    $132–634

  11. Fly Laguardia Airport to Boston Logan Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane LGA - BOS
    2. Take the bus from Boston Logan Airport Terminal C to Damariscotta, MEbus bus
    8h 24m
    $107–427

  12. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Bangor, Amtrak Thruway

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Bangor (BGR)plane plane JFK - BGR
    2. Take the bus from Bangor, ME to Damariscotta, MEbus bus
    7h 57m
    $120–501

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Portland (PWM) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 396 mi
  • Duration: 8h 26m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Bristol, ME, USA?

You can take a bus from New York Midtown to Bristol via Boston, Boston South Buses, and Damariscotta, ME in around 8h 59m.

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