There are 4 ways to get from Somerville to Bristol by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Boston to New Haventrain Northeast Regional
4h 1m$52–676Bus, line 102 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Boston to Hartford Union Stationbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
- Take the bus from Main St @ Atheneum Sq to Main St @ South Stbus 102
4h 21m$18–38Drive 116.9 mi
- Drive from Somerville to Bristolcar 116.9 mi
2h 13m$22–31Bus, line 102 bus via Porter
- Take the bus from Boston to Hartfordbus Ppb 5774 / ...
- Take the bus from Main St @ Atheneum Sq to Main St @ South Stbus 102
4h 49m$25–59
Somerville to Bristol by subway and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Somerville to Bristol is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Somerville to Bristol is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Somerville to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Main St @ South St via Hartford Union Station and Main St @ Atheneum Sq. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Somerville to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Meriden via New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
The distance between Somerville and Bristol is 190 miles. The road distance is 117.6 miles.
The best way to get from Somerville to Bristol without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs $50 - $700.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Somerville to Bristol, including transfers.
Somerville to Bristol bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Somerville to Bristol train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Somerville to Bristol is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs $50 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus and line 102 bus, which costs $18 - $40 and takes 4h 21m.
What companies run services between Somerville, MA, USA and Bristol, CT, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Boston to New Haven every 3 hours. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Downtown Crossing to Main St @ South St via South Station, Boston, Hartford Union Station, and Main St @ Atheneum Sq in around 4h 21m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $35–470
- First Class
- $160–650
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Hartford Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–29
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Hartford Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 860-525-9181
- Website
- CT Transit
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
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
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to Hartford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Somerville to Bristol bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Hartford Union Station.
Somerville to Bristol train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Haven station.
Yes, the driving distance between Somerville to Bristol is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Somerville to Bristol.
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