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

The cheapest way to get from Providence to Bristol is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 2h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Providence to Bristol is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $16 - $24.

Is there a direct bus between Providence and Bristol?

No, there is no direct bus from Providence to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Providence Bus Terminal and arriving at Riverside Ave @ Main St via Main St @ Center St and Main St @ Atheneum Sq. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Providence and Bristol?

No, there is no direct train from Providence to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Meriden via New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

How far is it from Providence to Bristol?

The distance between Providence and Bristol is 148 miles. The road distance is 89.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Providence to Bristol without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $40 - $650.

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

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Providence to Bristol, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Providence to Bristol bus from?

Providence to Bristol bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Providence to Bristol train from?

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

Train or bus from Providence to Bristol?

The best way to get from Providence to Bristol is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $40 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus and line 102 bus, which costs $18 - $50 and takes 5h 1m.

Where does the Providence to Bristol bus arrive?

Providence to Bristol bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Manchester station.

Where does the Providence to Bristol train arrive?

Providence to Bristol train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Haven station.

Can I drive from Providence to Bristol?

Yes, the driving distance between Providence to Bristol is 89 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Providence to Bristol.

Where can I stay near Bristol?

There are 163+ hotels available in Bristol.

Providence to Bristol - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 102 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Providence to Bristol by train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Providence to New Haventrain Northeast Regional
3h 25m
$43–641
Bus, line 102 bus via Mansfield Four Corners
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Providence Bus Terminal to UCONN - East Campus at Great Lawnbus
2. Take the bus from Storrs Rd @ UCONN Whitney Hall to CTfastrak Sigourney St Stn @ Platform Cbus 913
3. Take the bus from CTfastrak Sigourney St Stn @ Platform B to Main St @ South Stbus 102
5h 3m
$15–50
Bus, line 102 bus
1. Take the bus from Providence Bus Terminal to Manchesterbus Providence
2. Take the bus from Main St @ Atheneum Sq to Riverside Ave @ Main Stbus 102
5h 1m
$19–49
Drive 88.9 mi
1. Drive from Providence to Bristolcar 88.9 mi
2h 1m
$17–24

Providence to Bristol by bus

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5h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 146.7 mi
Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Providence, 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 bus from Providence Bus Terminal to Riverside Ave @ Main St via Manchester, Main St @ Center St, Central Row @ Main St, and Main St @ Atheneum Sq in around 5h 1m.

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