What is the cheapest way to get from Portland to Bristol?

The cheapest way to get from Portland to Bristol is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portland to Bristol?

The fastest way to get from Portland to Bristol is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs $35 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Portland and Bristol?

No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Portland, ME and arriving at Main St @ South St via Boston, Hartford Union Station and Main St @ Atheneum Sq. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Portland and Bristol?

No, there is no direct train from Portland to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Meriden via North Station, Boston and New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.

How far is it from Portland to Bristol?

The distance between Portland and Bristol is 228 miles. The road distance is 218.1 miles.

How do I travel from Portland to Bristol without a car?

The best way to get from Portland to Bristol without a car is to bus and line 102 bus which takes 6h 15m and costs $35 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Portland to Bristol?

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Portland to Bristol, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portland to Bristol bus from?

Portland to Bristol bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Portland, ME station.

Where do I catch the Portland to Bristol train from?

Portland to Bristol train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.

Train, bus or fly from Portland to Bristol?

The best way to get from Portland to Bristol is to bus and line 102 bus which takes 6h 15m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $800 and takes 7h 29m, you could also fly, which costs $460 - $800 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Portland to Bristol bus arrive?

Portland to Bristol bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Boston, MA - South Station.

Where does the Portland to Bristol train arrive?

Portland to Bristol train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Portland to Bristol?

Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Bristol is 218 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Portland to Bristol.

Where can I stay near Bristol?

There are 148+ hotels available in Bristol.

Portland to Bristol - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, line 102 bus, and car

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

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Bus, line 102 bus
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1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Boston to Hartford Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Main St @ Atheneum Sq to Main St @ South Stbus 102
6h 15m
$38–79
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain Downeaster
2. Take the train from Boston to New Haventrain Northeast Regional
7h 29m
$90–754
Drive 216.8 mi
1. Drive from Portland to Bristolcar 216.8 mi
3h 54m
$40–58
Fly
1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane PWM - BDL
6h 20m
$462–788
Bus, line 102 bus via Main St @ Asylum St
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Boston to Hartfordbus
3. Take the bus from Main St @ Atheneum Sq to Main St @ South Stbus 102
6h 29m
$44–100
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from City of Portland to Springfield Union Stationbus FlixBus N2615
2. Take the train from Springfield to Hartford Amtrak Stationtrain Amtrak Hartford Line / ...
7h 20m
$39–73

Portland to Bristol by bus

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Distance: 226.7 mi
Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Bristol, CT, USA?

You can take a bus from Portland, ME to Main St @ South St via Boston, MA - South Station, Boston, Hartford Union Station, and Main St @ Atheneum Sq in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Bristol via Boston, North Station, Back Bay, Boston, New Haven, and Meriden in around 7h 29m.

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