There are 7 ways to get from West Chester to Bristol by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via New York
best- Take the train from Paoli Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Bridgeport to Waterburytrain
7h 31m$78–149Drive 211.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from West Chester to Bristolcar 211.6 mi
4h 21m$39–56Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hartford Union Stationbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
9h 13m$46–93Line 104 bus, fly to Bradley International Airport, line 102 bus
- Take the bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to 69th St Transit Centerbus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane PHL - BDL
- Take the bus from Main St @ Atheneum Sq to Main St @ South Stbus
6h 35m$66–427Train
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from Bridgeport to Waterburytrain Waterbury
9h 25m$64–133Bus via Main St @ South St
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York - Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Philadelphia
- Take the bus from New York to Hartfordbus Ppb 5623 / ...
10h 5m$58–158Line 104 bus, fly to Boston Logan Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to 69th St Transit Centerbus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
- Take the bus from Boston Airport to Canton Park & Ridebus
6h 33m$276–1,076
West Chester to Bristol by bus and subway (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from West Chester to Bristol is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from West Chester to Bristol is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from West Chester to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Chestnut St & Darlington St and arriving at Riverside Ave @ Main St via Philadelphia Bus Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Hartford Union Station and Main St @ Atheneum Sq. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from West Chester station to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Paoli Amtrak Station and arriving at Waterbury via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Bridgeport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
The distance between West Chester and Bristol is 225 miles. The road distance is 212.8 miles.
The best way to get from West Chester to Bristol without a car is to train via New York which takes 7h 31m and costs $75 - $150.
It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from West Chester to Bristol, including transfers.
West Chester to Bristol bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
West Chester to Bristol train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paoli Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from West Chester to Bristol is to train via New York which takes 7h 31m and costs $75 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 9h 13m.
What companies run services between West Chester, PA, USA and Bristol, CT, USA?
You can take a bus from High St & Washington St - FS to Bristol via Lancaster Av & Valley Rd, Paoli Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Bridgeport Amtrak Station, Bridgeport, and Waterbury in around 7h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to Riverside Ave @ Main St via 69th St Transit Center, 69th St Transit Center, 11th St, Philadelphia Bus Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Hartford Union Station, and Main St @ Atheneum Sq in around 9h 13m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Bradley International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Paoli Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Bridgeport to Waterbury
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–13
- Peak
- $15–18
Train from Bridgeport to Waterbury
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–13
- Peak
- $15–18
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hartford Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to 69th St Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to 69th St Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- 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
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Philadelphia to New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–80
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York to Hartford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–65
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- 617 773 9403
- [email protected]
- Website
- Blue Apple Bus
Bus from Boston Airport to Canton Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22
- Website
- Blue Apple Bus
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More Questions & Answers
West Chester to Bristol bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
West Chester to Bristol train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Chester to Bristol is 213 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from West Chester to Bristol.
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