The average train between Rhode Island and Meriden takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Rhode Island to Meriden. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Rhode Island and Meriden. The earliest departure is at 7:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rhode Island is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Meriden at 11:34 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 41m • 1 change

2h 2m • 1 change

2h 50m • 1 change

3h 6m • 1 change

2h 14m • 1 change

2h 23m • 1 change

2h 7m • 1 change

2h 52m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Rhode Island to Meriden. However, there are services departing from Rhode Island station and arriving at Meriden station via New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Rhode Island to Meriden train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Providence station.
Rhode Island to Meriden train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at New Haven station.
Book your Rhode Island to Meriden train tickets online with Amtrak Acela, Amtrak and Amtrak Northeast Regional.
The distance between Rhode Island and Meriden is 104.3 km. The road distance is 212 km.
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Providence to New Haven every 3 hours. Tickets cost $15–240 and the journey takes 1h 41m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.