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How to get fromPortland to Bristolby plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car ferry, car, train, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Portland to Bristol by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car ferry, car, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Bradley International Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane PDX - BDL
    10h 46m
    $185–711

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Springfield to Hartford Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 21h
    $1,030–2,086

  3. Bus, car ferry, drive

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York City Chinatownbus bus
    5. Take the bus from 40th & Lex to Manorvillebus bus
    6. Take the car ferry from Port Jefferson to Bridgeportcarferry car ferry
    7. Drive from Bridgeport to Bristolcar car
    3d 4h
    $618–1,188

  4. Drive 2,960.5 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Bristolcar car 2,960.5 mi
    47h 32m
    $541–781

  5. Fly to Boston Logan Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane PDX - BOS
    2. Take the bus from Boston Airport to Canton Park & Ridebus bus
    9h 12m
    $300–610

  6. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane PDX - EWR
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haventrain train
    13h 17m
    $218–2,052

  7. Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane PDX - JFK
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haventrain train
    13h 12m
    $252–1,193

  8. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Portland to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Poughkeepsietrain train
    4. Take the bus from Poughkeepsie Train Station to Cousins Cafebus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Cousins Cafe to Bristoltaxi taxi
    4d 20h
    $1,040–2,158

Portland to Bristol by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 21hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,030Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,507.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 46m

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

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Bradley International Airport (BDL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Main St @ South St via Chicago Union Station, Springfield, Hartford Amtrak Station, Spruce St @ Union Station Bus Terminal, Main St @ Asylum St, and Main St @ Atheneum Sq in around 2d 21h.

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