There are 2 ways to get from Reading to Bristol by bus, train, or car
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Reading to Bristol by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Bristol is to bus and train which costs $11 - $17 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Bristol is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs $12 - $18.
The distance between Reading and Bristol is 79 miles. The road distance is 67.9 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Bristol without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 37m and costs $11 - $17.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Reading to Bristol, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Bristol is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Reading to Bristol.
There are 141+ hotels available in Bristol.
What companies run services between Reading, PA, USA and Bristol, PA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Reading to Bristol. However, you can take the bus to Philadelphia Bus Station, walk to Jefferson Station, then take the train to Bristol. Alternatively, you can drive from Reading to Bristol in around 1h 33m.
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Jefferson Station to Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Reading to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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