What is the cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Bristol?

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

What is the fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Bristol?

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

Is there a direct bus between Rhode Island and Bristol?

No, there is no direct bus from Rhode Island to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Riverside Ave @ Main St via Worcester Union Station and Main St @ Atheneum Sq. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Rhode Island and Bristol?

No, there is no direct train from Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island to Bristol?

The distance between Rhode Island and Bristol is 148 miles. The road distance is 89.4 miles.

How do I travel from Rhode Island to Bristol without a car?

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

How long does it take to get from Rhode Island to Bristol?

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

Where do I catch the Rhode Island to Bristol bus from?

Rhode Island to Bristol bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.

Where do I catch the Rhode Island to Bristol train from?

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

Train or bus from Rhode Island to Bristol?

The best way to get from Rhode Island to Bristol is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $40 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus and line 102 bus via Worcester, which costs $23 - $45 and takes 4h 49m.

Where does the Rhode Island to Bristol bus arrive?

Rhode Island to Bristol bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Worcester Union Station.

Where does the Rhode Island to Bristol train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rhode Island to Bristol?

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

Where can I stay near Bristol?

There are 164+ hotels available in Bristol.

Rhode Island to Bristol - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 102 bus

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Providence to New Haventrain Northeast Regional
3h 25m
$43–641
Drive 88.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Providence to Bristolcar 88.9 mi
2h 1m
$17–24
Bus, line 102 bus via Worcester
1. Take the bus from Providence to Worcester Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Hartford Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Main St @ Atheneum Sq to Riverside Ave @ Main Stbus 102
4h 49m
$23–42
Bus, line 102 bus
1. Take the bus from Providence Downtown to New Haven Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Union Ave @ New Haven Union Station to Central Row @ Main Stbus 950
3. Take the bus from Main St @ Atheneum Sq to Main St @ South Stbus 102
5h 45m
$24–65

Rhode Island to Bristol by bus and foot

14Weekly Services

4h 49mAverage Duration

$23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 146.7 mi
Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Rhode Island, 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 to Riverside Ave @ Main St via Worcester Union Station, Hartford, Union Station, and Main St @ Atheneum Sq in around 4h 49m.

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