There are 5 ways to get from Wells to Bristol by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus
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Train via Providence
best- Take the train from Wells to Bostontrain Downeaster
- Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain Northeast Regional
3h 25m$93–733Drive 135.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wells to Bristolcar 135.4 mi
2h 40m$25–36Bus
- Take the bus from Wells Transportation Center to Bostonbus Greyhound US0265s
- Take the bus from Boston to Fall Riverbus Bz 0109 / ...
4h 57m$63–113Train
- Take the train from Wells to Bostontrain Downeaster
- Take the train from South Station to Fall River Depottrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
5h 14m$81–130Train, bus
- Take the train from Wells to Woburn Amtrak Stationtrain Downeaster
- Take the bus from Boston Airport to Fall Riverbus Boston Airport
6h 12m$83–154
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wells to Bristol is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Wells to Bristol is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Wells to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Wells Transportation Center and arriving at Fall River via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Wells to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Wells and arriving at Providence via North Station and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Wells and Bristol is 148 miles. The road distance is 136.2 miles.
The best way to get from Wells to Bristol without a car is to train via Providence which takes 3h 25m and costs $90 - $750.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Wells to Bristol, including transfers.
Wells to Bristol bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Wells Transportation Center station.
Wells to Bristol train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Wells station.
The best way to get from Wells to Bristol is to train via Providence which takes 3h 25m and costs $90 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 4h 57m.
What companies run services between Wells, ME, USA and Bristol, RI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Wells to Bristol via Wells, Boston, North Station, Back Bay, Boston, and Providence in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Wells to Bristol via Wells Transportation Center, Boston, and Fall River in around 4h 57m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Wells to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–27
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Wells to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Wells to Woburn Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
Train from South Station to Fall River Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $10–17
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Wells Transportation Center to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to Fall River
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston Airport to Fall River
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Wells to Bristol bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Wells to Bristol train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wells to Bristol is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Wells to Bristol.
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