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

The cheapest way to get from Princeton to Bristol is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Princeton to Bristol is to drive which takes 4h 46m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Princeton and Bristol?

No, there is no direct bus from Princeton to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square and arriving at Providence Downtown via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Princeton and Bristol?

No, there is no direct train from Princeton to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Princeton and arriving at Providence via Princeton Jct. and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

How far is it from Princeton to Bristol?

The distance between Princeton and Bristol is 257 miles. The road distance is 241 miles.

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

The best way to get from Princeton to Bristol without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs $110 - $230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Princeton to Bristol, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Princeton to Bristol bus from?

Princeton to Bristol bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square station.

Where do I catch the Princeton to Bristol train from?

Princeton to Bristol train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.

Train or bus from Princeton to Bristol?

The best way to get from Princeton to Bristol is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs $110 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $200 and takes 6h 54m.

Where does the Princeton to Bristol bus arrive?

Princeton to Bristol bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Princeton to Bristol train arrive?

Princeton to Bristol train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.

Can I drive from Princeton to Bristol?

Yes, the driving distance between Princeton to Bristol is 241 miles. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Princeton to Bristol.

Where can I stay near Bristol?

There are 368+ hotels available in Bristol.

Princeton to Bristol - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Princeton to Bristol by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Providencetrain Acela
5h 47m
$115–225
Drive 239.6 mi
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1. Drive from Princeton to Bristolcar 239.6 mi
4h 46m
$44–64
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Providence Downtownbus New York
6h 54m
$103–192
Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane JFK - PVD
5h 8m
$110–334
Bus via Providence
1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Providencebus Greyhound US0230
7h 33m
$94–152
Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane PHL - PVD
5h 13m
$129–425
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport, train
1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
3. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain
5h 36m
$554–2,317
Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport, train
1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
3. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain
6h 20m
$285–1,723
Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport, train
1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
3. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain
6h 32m
$255–1,664

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) flights

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Distance: 255.7 mi
Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Bristol, RI, USA?

You can take a train from Princeton to Bristol via Princeton Jct., Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Providence in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Bristol via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Providence Downtown in around 6h 54m.

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