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

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

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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
    $44–76

  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 Hartford Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0235 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Main St @ Atheneum Sq to Main St @ South Stbus bus 102
    4h 48m
    $25–50

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Meridentrain train Vermonter / ...
    5h
    $36–76

  5. Train, line 102 bus

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New Haventrain train
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Hartford Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Main St @ Atheneum Sq to Main St @ South Stbus bus 102
    6h 3m
    $32–620

  6. Bus, line 102 bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Sarah Vaughan Way 90' W Of Park Pl. 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 15m
    $33–93

Newark to Bristol by bus and foot

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 111.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, 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 Hartford, Union Station and Main St @ Atheneum Sq in around 4h 48m.

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