There are 4 ways to get from Providence Station to Bristol by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Providence to New Haventrain Northeast Regional
3h 25m$43–641Drive 88.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Providence Station to Bristolcar 88.8 mi
2h 1m$17–24Bus, line 102 bus
- Take the bus from Providence to Hartford - Pearl and Trumbull Stbus Bz 0801
- Take the bus from Main St @ Atheneum Sq to Riverside Ave @ Main Stbus 102
5h 31m$20–55Bus, line 102 bus via New Haven
- Take the bus from Providence to New Havenbus
- Take the bus from Union Ave @ New Haven Union Station to Pearl St @ Trumbull Stbus 950
- Take the bus from Main St @ Atheneum Sq to Main St @ South Stbus 102
5h 46m$24–65
Providence Station to Bristol by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Providence Station to Bristol is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Providence Station to Bristol is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Providence Station to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Providence Downtown and arriving at Riverside Ave @ Main St via Providence and Main St @ Atheneum Sq. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Providence Station to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Meriden via New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Providence Station and Bristol is 148 miles. The road distance is 89.3 miles.
The best way to get from Providence Station to Bristol without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $40 - $650.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Providence Station to Bristol, including transfers.
Providence Station to Bristol bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence station.
Providence Station to Bristol train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Providence Station to Bristol is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $40 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus and line 102 bus, which costs $19 - $60 and takes 5h 31m.
What companies run services between Providence Station, RI, USA and Bristol, CT, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Providence to New Haven every 3 hours. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 1h 41m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Providence Station to Riverside Ave @ Main St via Providence Downtown, Providence, Hartford - Pearl and Trumbull St, and Main St @ Atheneum Sq in around 5h 31m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $26–460
- First Class
- $140–650
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Providence to Hartford - Pearl and Trumbull St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–50
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Providence to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–55
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 860-525-9181
- Website
- CT Transit
Bus from Main St @ Atheneum Sq to Riverside Ave @ Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- CT Transit
- Book at
- CT Transit Bookings
- Two-Hour Pass
- $2
- Two-Hour Pass express
- $3–4
Bus from Union Ave @ New Haven Union Station to Pearl St @ Trumbull St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- CT Transit
- Book at
- CT Transit Bookings
- Two-Hour Pass
- $2
- Two-Hour Pass express
- $5–6
Bus from Main St @ Atheneum Sq to Main St @ South St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- CT Transit
- Book at
- CT Transit Bookings
- Two-Hour Pass
- $2
- Two-Hour Pass express
- $3–4
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More Questions & Answers
Providence Station to Bristol bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Hartford - Pearl and Trumbull St station.
Providence Station to Bristol train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Haven station.
Yes, the driving distance between Providence Station to Bristol is 89 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Providence Station to Bristol.
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