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

The cheapest way to get from Waterbury to Bristol is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Waterbury to Bristol is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Waterbury and Bristol?

No, there is no direct bus from Waterbury to Bristol. However, there are services departing from State St @ W Main St and arriving at Providence Downtown via Temple St @ Chapel St and New Haven Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Waterbury and Bristol?

No, there is no direct train from Waterbury to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Waterbury and arriving at Providence via Bridgeport Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Waterbury to Bristol?

The distance between Waterbury and Bristol is 179 miles. The road distance is 115 miles.

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

The best way to get from Waterbury to Bristol without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs $100 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Waterbury to Bristol, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waterbury to Bristol bus from?

Waterbury to Bristol bus services, operated by CT Transit, depart from State St @ W Main St station.

Where do I catch the Waterbury to Bristol train from?

Waterbury to Bristol train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Waterbury station.

Train or bus from Waterbury to Bristol?

The best way to get from Waterbury to Bristol is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs $100 - $170. Alternatively, you can line 229 bus and bus, which costs $75 - $130 and takes 4h 42m.

Where does the Waterbury to Bristol bus arrive?

Waterbury to Bristol bus services, operated by CT Transit, arrive at Temple St @ Chapel St station.

Where does the Waterbury to Bristol train arrive?

Waterbury to Bristol train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Bridgeport station.

Can I drive from Waterbury to Bristol?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterbury to Bristol is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Waterbury to Bristol.

Where can I stay near Bristol?

There are 314+ hotels available in Bristol.

Waterbury to Bristol - 5 ways to travel via train, line 229 bus, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Waterbury to Bristol by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Waterbury to Bridgeporttrain Waterbury
2. Take the train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to Providencetrain Northeast Regional
4h 26m
$101–167
Drive 114.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Waterbury to Bristolcar 114.4 mi
2h 40m
$21–31
Line 229 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from State St @ W Main St to Temple St @ Chapel Stbus 229
2. Take the bus from New Haven Union Station to Providence Downtownbus New York / ...
4h 42m
$75–122
Line 229 bus, train
1. Take the bus from State St @ W Main St to Temple St @ Chapel Stbus 229
2. Take the train from New Haven to Providencetrain Northeast Regional
4h 26m
$79–722
Bus
1. Take the bus from Meadow St @ Waterbury RR Stn to Central Row South Side @ Travelersbus 928
2. Take the bus from Hartford - State St to Providencebus Bz 0820
6h 30m
$54–111

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Distance: 178.2 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Waterbury, CT, USA and Bristol, RI, USA?

You can take a train from Waterbury to Bristol via Bridgeport, Bridgeport Amtrak Station, and Providence in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State St @ W Main St to Bristol via Temple St @ Chapel St, New Haven Union Station, and Providence Downtown in around 4h 42m.

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