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Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
One of the largest art museums in the United States, known for major collections spanning ancient to contemporary art.
Cheapest price
$34
Average price
$34
Fastest journey
1 h 49 m
Average duration
1 h 49 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
174 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bristol, CT to Boston, MA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol, CT to Boston, MA will cost around $34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
Of the 1 buses that leave Bristol, CT for Boston, MA on Thu, May 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 21 the direct buses cover the 174 km distance in an average of 1 h 49 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 49 m .
On Thu, May 21 the slowest buses will take 1 h 49 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol, CT to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a flight costs an average of $195.
Distance: 108 miles (174 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $559 Average price | $70 Average price | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 49m Average total duration 7h 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration 4h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol, CT to Boston, MA:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol, CT to Boston, MA costing on average $70 (€57).
A bus is $527 (€425) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bristol, CT to Boston, MA costing on average $559 (€451).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 38m.
Flight takes on average 7h 49m.
You'll arrive about -1h -27m sooner (2h 25m by bus vs 1h 58m by car) and save roughly $-7.74 (€-6.24) compared to fuel and tolls ($32 (€26) vs $25 (€20)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Greyhound.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:55AM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 03:59AM | Duration 1h49 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator CT Transit | Departure Time 07:22AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 3h33 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator CT Transit | Departure Time 07:52AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 3h33 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator CT Transit | Departure Time 08:22AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 2h58 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator CT Transit | Departure Time 10:52AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 3h08 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator CT Transit | Departure Time 11:52AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 3h13 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator CT Transit | Departure Time 12:52PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 3h43 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator CT Transit | Departure Time 03:22PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 3h28 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator CT Transit | Departure Time 03:52PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 3h08 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator CT Transit | Departure Time 04:22PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 3h13 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator CT Transit | Departure Time 04:52PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 3h08 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator CT Transit | Departure Time 06:26PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 3h39 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator CT Transit | Departure Time 06:56PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 3h44 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator CT Transit | Departure Time 08:56PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 3h03 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator CT Transit | Departure Time 09:56PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 3h09 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator CT Transit | Departure Time 11:56PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 5h34 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
The table below shows live departures for Bristol, CT to Boston, MA buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, May 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 2:10 AM Bristol, CT | 1h49 | 3:59 AM Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Bristol, CT to Boston, MA run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:15, the last at 21:30. The fastest bus covers the 108 miles (174 km) distance in 1h 45m.
Distance 108 miles (174 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 1h 45m |
First bus 2:15 AM |
Last bus 9:30 PM |
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Boston’s best-known walking route linking many of the city’s historic sites, ideal for first-time visitors.
The oldest public park in the United States and a central green space for strolling, events, and city views.
A beautifully landscaped historic garden known for its lagoon, footbridge, flowers, and Swan Boats.
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Iconic North End pastry shop best known for cannoli and other Italian-American desserts in a lively, casual atmosphere.
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Tip 18-20% in restaurants; 20%+ for great service. USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff and delivery drivers.
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