Bristol

Bristol, CT Transportation Options

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Public Transportation
- Provider
  
  Area Served
  CT Transit Hartford Division Serves: Avon, Berlin, Bloomfield, Bristol, Burlington, Canton, East Granby, East Hartford, East Windsor, Enfield, Farmington, Glastonbury, Granby, Hartford, Manchester, Marlborough, New Britain, Newington, Plainville, Rocky Hill, Simsbury, South Windsor, Southington, Suffield, West Hartford, Wethersfield, Windsor Locks and Windsor
  
  New Britain / Bristol Division Serves: Berlin, Bristol, Cromwell, Farmington, Meriden, New Britain, Newington and Plainville
  Type of Service
  Daily Fixed Route, Bus Service
  Website
  www.cttransit.com
  Click Here to see an instructional video on “How to Ride the Bus”
  Click here to get detailed public transportation directions
  Click here for an instructional video on how to use Google Transit Trip Planner
  Travel Training for persons who are apprehensive about using public transportation is provided by the Kennedy Center
  Additional Information
  New Britain Transportation Company: (860) 828-0511
  CTTransit: (860) 525-9181 | (860) 727-8196 TTY
  
  Local Routes
  502: Plainville/Bristol (formerly PB & PL) | (weekdays) (Saturday) (Map)
  541: Bristol Local (formally BL) | (weekdays) (Saturday) (Map)
  Route 541 – Bristol Local operates local service within the City of Bristol. The west end of the route, 541W, serves Gaylord Towers and the east side of the route, 541E, serves Tunxis Community College via Farmington Ave. Alternating trips on Route 541E also serve Birchwood Manor, Bristol Senior Center and Bristol Hospital. On Saturdays, Route 541E is extended to Plainville Center and returns to downtown Bristol via Forestville Center.
  543: West Street | (weekdays) (weekends) (map)
  
  Express Bus Service to Hartford
  102: Hartford/New Britain/Bristol (Operates between downtown Hartford and Bristol, stopping at all CTfastrak stations) from Todd St Park & ride (drop off only by request) | (weekdays) (Saturday) (Sunday) (Map)
  923: Bristol Express | (weekdays) (Map)
  
  Park & Ride Lots
  Todd Street (north of Route 72), Bristol
  Lake Avenue & Route 229 & 72, Bristol
CTFastrak - Bus Rapid Transit System
- Provider
  
  Area Served
  New Britain / Newington / West Hartford / Hartford with 68 routes providing fast, convenient access to employment, shopping, educational, cultural and entertainment destinations throughout the region.
  Type of Service
  CTfastrak is a new Bus Rapid Transit system includes a 9.4-mile guideway dedicated to buses that will serve as the spine of the CTfastrak system. Modern bus rapid transit vehicles with the latest environmentally-friendly technologies, including WiFi and a five-mile multi-use trails that connects New Britain & Newington.
  Website
  www.ctfastrak.com
  
  Parking is available at Bristol Park and Ride Lots located at:
  Todd Street (north of Route 72), Bristol
  Lake Avenue & Route 229 & 72, Bristol
  
  Additional Information
  923 Bristol Express | (weekdays) (Map)
  
  101 CTfastrak Hartford / New Britain (Between downtown Hartford and New Britain, stopping at all CTfastrak stations) | (weekdays) (Saturdays) (Sundays) (Map)
  
  102 Hartford / New Britain / Bristol (Operates between downtown Hartford and Bristol, stopping at all CTfastrak stations) | (weekdays) (Saturdays) (Sundays) (Map)
  
  121 MCC / Hartford / UConn Health (Service between Manchester Community College, downtown Hartford, and UConn Health Center in Farmington via CTfastrak) | (weekdays) (Saturdays) (Sundays) (Map)
  
  128 Hartford / Westfarms-New Britain via Stanley Street | (weekdays) (Saturdays) (Sundays) (Map)
  
  140 CCSU Shuttle | (weekdays) (Saturdays) (Sundays) (Map)
  
  144 Wethersfield / Westfarms via Newington Center & Brittany Farms | (weekdays) (Saturdays) (Sundays) (Map)
  
  153 Flatbush / Copaco Local via West Hartford Center | (weekdays) (Saturdays) (Sundays) (Map)
  
  161 St. Francis Hospital / Hartford Hospital via State Capitol | (weekdays) (Saturdays) (Sundays) (Map)
  
  924 Southington–Cheshire Express (weekdays)
  
  925 Waterbury Express (See 928 schedule for additional service to Waterbury) (weekdays)
  
  928 Southington-Cheshire-Waterbury Express | (weekdays) (Saturdays) (Sundays)
  
  Bristol Community Services on a case by case basis will provide residents with free bus passes approximately one time a year. Call (860) 314-3690 Option 3
Dial-a-Ride
- Provider
  
  Area Served
  Bristol
  Type of Service
  Wheelchair accessible Dial-A-Ride Service for residents aged 55 or older or on Social Security Disability
  Website
  www.bcoct.org/programs/transportation
  Additional Information
  (860)-589-6968
  
  Provides transportation to Bristol residents to and from doctor's appointments, shopping, and personal care appointments, such as: banking, hairdresser and to local senior centers. 24 to 48 hours in advance for non-medical rides, medical rides will be given priority and can be booked earlier than the 24 to 48 hours' notice.
  
  First pickup is 9:45AM. Last pickup is 1:45pm. Return trip - any time until 3:00PM
  Senior Center pickup: Monday - Thursday 1:00 only & Friday: 1:00 and 3:00 PM
  
  Cost - $50.00 Annual Fee required.
  Fee is waived for DSS CONNECT Card.
Alternative Transportation - AIDS CT
- Provider
  
  Area Served
  Hartford, Tolland and Middlesex Counties
  Type of Service
  Bus Passes for Medical Appointments
  Website
  www.aids-ct.org | www.aids-ct.org/pdf/assistance/haf-caf.pdf
  Additional Information
  (860) 547-1771
  Ryan White Part A & B Transportation Programs are used to enable PWHIV/AIDS to access medical or support services. Clients who are on Medicaid are not eligible for this program.
  
  Cost – Free
Alternative Transportation - ALS Association
- Provider
  
  Area Served
  Statewide
  Type of Service
  To and from treatment for people who are receiving treatment for ALS with a dual cancer diagnosis
  Website
  www.webct.alsa.org
  Additional Information
  (203) 874-5050
  ALS Association (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)
  Cost - Free
Alternative Transportation - American Cancer Society
- Provider
  
  Area Served
  Greater Hartford area, including Bristol, parts of Tolland and Middlesex Counties
  Type of Service
  To and from treatment for people who are receiving treatment for cancer related diseases and are unable to drive themselves
  Website
  www.cancer.org/treatment/supportprogramsservices/road-to-recovery
  Additional Information
  (800) 227-2345
  Patients must be able to get in and out of a car under their own power, and be able to walk unassisted to and from the vehicle, their residence, and the treatment facility. Three business days (72 hours) advance notice is requested for all rides. Subject to the availability of volunteers.
Alternative Transportation - Latino Community Services
- Provider
  
  Area Served
  Greater Hartford area, including Bristol, parts of Tolland and Middlesex Counties
  Type of Service
  Eligible individuals can have access to van or GHTD Ambassador Wheel Chair Services
  Website
  lcs-ct.org/index.php/en/services
  Additional Information
  (860) 296-6400, Ext. 225
  Serving all people living with HIV/AIDS. Transportation Services for clients to access primary medical care and/or psychosocial support services for clients who access Ryan White CORE and/or NON-CORE services
  Cost – Free
Alternative Transportation - CT MS Society
- Provider
  
  Area Served
  Statewide
  Type of Service
  Financial Assistance for Medical Transportation related to MS Medical Only
  Website
  www.nationalmssociety.org
  Additional Information
  (800) 344-4867, Option 1
  Monday-Friday (7am-5pm MT), or email them at contactusnmss@nmss.org
  
  Will provide financial assistance for up to one ride per fiscal year. Chapter will arrange transportation. Two weeks advance notice is required and must utilize public/paratransit transportation options first.
Veteran's Transportation
- Provider
  
  Area Served
  Greater Hartford area, including Bristol, parts of Tolland and Middlesex Counties
  Type of Service
  Transportation to and from the Newington VA. Also Shuttle from Newington VA to West Haven VA, For veteran’s only
  Website
  www.dav.org/veterans/i-need-a-ride/
  Additional Information
  (860) 667-6759
  A five day lead time is necessary. Rides from 7:00 AM. – 1:00 PM. Last ride leaves Newington at 1 PM.
  Cost - Free
  
  Provider
  
  Area Served
  From Newington VA with transfers to other VA locations
  Type of Service
  Shuttle Bus Transportation from the Newington VA
  NOTE: Must provide own transportation to the Newington VA
  Website
  www.connecticut.va.gov
  Additional Information
  (203) 932-5711 x-3298 VA Mobility Mgr
  (860) 666-6951 Newington VA
  (203) 932-5711 West Haven VA
  Monday to Friday Service
  Cost – Free
Commuter Services
- Provider
  
  Area Served
  Statewide
  Type of Service
  Commuter Resource
  Website
  www.ctrides.com
  Additional Information
  (877) CTRIDES
  A commuter resource from the CT DOT. Information for carpooling, vanpooling, buses, trains, biking, walking & telecommuting.
  Join NuRide and get rewards when you walk, bike, telecommute,
  
  Provider
  Commute with Enterprise
  
  Area Served
  Statewide
  Type of Service
  Rideshare Program
  Website
  www.vride.com
  Additional Information
  (800) 826-4967
  Service is not yet available in Bristol; however you can call to find out if others from your town are looking to set up a ride share program or see if you can participate in one from an adjacent town. Commute w/ Enterprise (formally VRide) is a commuter van service intended to help people who live or work close to each other to get to work easily by offering passenger vans for car/vanpool commuting.
  Cost - Fares are per seat
Paratransit
- Provider
  
  Area Served
  All of East Hartford and Hartford, in addition to portions of; Avon, Berlin, Bloomfield, Bristol, Cromwell, Ellington, Farmington, Glastonbury, Kensington, Manchester, Meriden, Middletown, New Britain, Newington, Plainville, Rocky Hill, South Windsor, Tolland, Vernon, West Hartford, Wethersfield, Windsor, and Windsor Locks.
  Type of Service
  Facilitator of ADA Paratransit Services
  Website
  www.hartfordtransit.org/adaservice.html
  Click below for an online application:
  www.ctada.com/
  Additional Information
  (860) 247-5329 ext.3043
  Paratransit Services
  Personal Care Attendants (PCA) rides free. Companions may accompany ADA riders but must pay the appropriate fare. If you have already qualified for the service and wish to book a ride call (860) 724-5340 - select 1 for First Transit
  
  Cost - $3.00 for each one-way trip or $24.00 for a 10-ticket book.
Medicaid Transportation
- Provider
  Veyo
  
  Area Served
  Statewide
  Type of Service
  Non-Emergency Medical Transportation for Medicaid recipients covered by HUSKY A, C or D Insurance
  Website
  www.ridewithveyo.com
  
  Additional Information
  (855) 478-73250
  Advance reservations are required and mileage restrictions apply.
  Hours Mon-Fri. 7:00 AM-6 PM
  Cost - Free
Informational Resources
- Provider
  
  Area Served
  Statewide
  Type of Service
  Free information and referral service
  Website
  www.211ct.org
  Additional Information
  Dial 211 (toll-free) TDD access is available
  Reach knowledgeable, multilingual staff and get information, referrals or seek help in a crisis. 2-1-1 operates 24 hrs/365 yr.
  
  Provider
  
  Area Served
  Statewide
  Type of Service
  Free information and Referral Service
  Website
  www.transitnet.info
  Additional Information
  Website for people with disabilities, older adults, caregivers, & providers who want to learn more about what transportation options are available for them statewide by providing links, and contact information.
Online Trip Planners and Apps
- Online Planners
  
  Google will use all available public transportation schedules and information (provided by participating transit agencies) to provide up to three suggested trip plans.
  Google Transit Website
  
  Discover how to get anywhere by searching plane, train, bus, car and ferry routes.
  Rome2Rio Website
  
  Website searches Amtrak, Greyhound, Megabus, and hundreds of other bus and train companies to find the best deals and schedules. Smartphone app available.
  Wanderu Website
  Mobile Apps
  
  IPhone and Android Phone App for getting upcoming departure times for all nearby transit lines. Plan your trip, set reminders and get notifications about disruptions. Over 100 Cities including CTTransit lines in Hartford, New Haven, Waterbury, New Britain, Meriden.
  iTunes | Google Play
  
  Roadify is an IPhone and Android phone app that provides real-time arrivals, schedules, maps and service alerts from official agency sources and other riders. Over 70 Cities including CTTransit lines in Hartford, New Haven and Waterbury.
  iTunes | Google Play
Transportation Apps for the Visually Impaired
- (Note: Please use at your own risk)
  
  GPS app developed for the blind and visually impaired. App describes the environment, announces points of interest and street intersections as you travel. In conjunction with free, third-party navigation apps it is a powerful solution providing most of the information blind and visually impaired people need to travel independently. Cost - $29.99. Website
  
  GPS app developed for the blind and visually impaired. Directions are audibly announced. Intersections, cross street, points of interest and its orientation are announced and described (ex. four-way). Cost - $69.99 one-year subscription, 9.99 thirty days. Website
Private Bus Service
- Provider
  
  Area Served
  To more than 2,400 service locations in No. America
  Type of Service
  Wheelchair Lift Accessible Coach Buses
  Website
  www.greyhound.com | 5% discount for seniors | 20% discount for veterans
  Additional Information
  (800) 231-2222
  Union Station, One Union Place, Hartford, CT
  
  Provider
  
  Area Served
  Greater Hartford
  Type of Service
  Bus Service to Foxwoods Casino & Tanger Outlets
  Website
  www.joshuaslimousine.com/take-the-bus.html
  Additional Information
  (866) 217-5674
  Pick up at the Jimmie’s Smoke Shop, 64 W. Main Street, New Britain at 7:00 AM and 1:15 PM Monday – Sunday & Friday/Saturday Nights at 5:45 PM. Or 12 Batterson Park Road, Farmington at 7:25 AM, 1:30 PM Monday – Sunday & Friday/Saturday Nights at 6:00 PM
  
  Return time 3:45 PM, 11:45 PM Monday – Sunday & Friday/Saturday Nights @ 4 AM
  
  Provider
  
  Area Served
  Rides from Hartford to Amherst, MA - Boston, MA - Burlington, VT - New Haven, CT - New York, NY
  Type of Service
  Wheelchair Life Accessible Coach Buses
  Website
  us.megabus.com
  Additional Information
  (877) 462-6342
  Customers with special requirements can now make reservations through the Megabus website. Just select yes when asked if there are any passengers travelling with special requirements and answer a few questions.
  
  Provider
  
  Area Served
  Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Washington, DC
  Type of Service
  Wheelchair Lift Accessible Coach Buses
  Website
  www.peterpanbus.com | 5% discount for seniors | 10% discount for veterans
  Additional Information
  (800) 343-9999
  Former Bonanza terminal - 12 Batterson Park Road (Exit 37 Off I-84)- Farmington, CT
  The bus will pick up at the front of the lot (and not at the back where the terminal is).
Rail Service
- Provider
  
  Area Served
  Nationwide
  Type of Service
  Passenger Train Service
  Closest Stations to Bristol are: Kensington, Hartford or Meriden
  Website
  www.amtrak.com
  Click here for information on senior, veteran’s and persons with disabilities discounts tickets
  Additional Information
  (800) USA-RAIL
  These stations are Wheelchair Accessible:
  Kensington/Berlin Station (BER) - 51 Depot Road, Kensington, CT
  or
  Meriden Station (MDN) - 60 State Street, Meriden, CT
  or
  Hartford Station (HFD) - One Union Place, Hartford, CT
Public Transportation Travel Training
- Provider
  
  Area Served
  Andover and Greater Hartford area – Up to 35 mile radius
  Type of Service
  Wheelchair Accessible Senior and/or Disabled Dial-A-Ride Transportation
  Website
  www.andoverconnecticut.org/services-government/seniors/
  Additional Information
  (860) 742-0188 x2
  For Andover residents. Reservations need to be made on Monday between 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. When a holiday falls on a Monday, reservations should be made the Thursday before.
  
  Cost – Free
  
  Medical Appointments–Thursdays, Shopping -Tuesdays, Foodshare – Wednesdays, Senior Center Meetings – Wednesdays, Senior Center Luncheons – Fridays, Day Trips throughout CT – Call
Department of Motor Vehicles
- Provider
  
  Area Served
  Statewide
  Type of Service
  CT Dept. of Motor Vehicles
  Website
  www.ct.gov/dmv
  Additional Information
  (860) 263-5700
  85 North Mountain Road, New Britain, CT (Limited Svc) or 60 State Street, Wethersfield, CT 06161 (Hub)
  Tue, Wed, Fri. – 7:45 AM - 4 PM
  Thurs. – 9:15 AM- 5:30 PM
  Sat. – 8 AM -12:30 PM
Taxi / Livery Service
- Provider
  
  Area Served
  Statewide
  Type of Service
  Personal Driver Service using your vehicle
  Website
  www.amride.com
  Additional Information
  (855) 426-7433
  Cost: $30.95 per hour (mention Way To Go CT for this special pricing)
  
  Provider
  AAA Taxi
  Area Served
  Service to/from Bristol for towns in No Central CT
  Additional Information
  (860) 623-8888
  
  Provider
  Farmington Valley Cab / Valley Cab Company
  Area Served
  Service to/from Bristol for towns in No Central CT
  Type of Service
  Private Taxi Service – No Wheelchair Service
  Additional Information
  (860) 651-0800
Vehicle Rentals
- Provider
  
  Type of Service
  Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Rentals
  Website
  www.advancedwheels.com
  Additional Information
  (860) 653-8064
  33 Bradley Park Road, East Granby, CT 06026
  
  Provider
  
  Type of Service
  Wheelchair Accessible Rentals – Hand control vans are available
  Website
  www.newenglandpremiervanrental.com
  Additional Information
  (866) 744-8267 | Vehicle Delivery is available
  
  Provider
  
  Type of Service
  Hand Control Vehicle Rentals available with advance notice
  Website
  www.hertz.com
  Additional Information
  (860) 747-4435 | ESPN, 935 Middle Street, Bristol, CT
  
  Provider
  
  Type of Service
  Hand Control Vehicle Rentals available with advance notice
  Website
  www.enterprise.com
  Additional Information
  (860) 584-9100 | 75 North Street, Bristol, CT