There are 3 ways to get from Albany–Rensselaer Station to Meriden by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Springfieldtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Springfield to Meridentrain Amtrak Hartford Line / ...
4h 16m$79–126Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Springfield Union Stationbus Greyhound US0171 / ...
- Take the bus from Springfield to Hartfordbus Ppb 5341 / ...
5h 18m$20–40Drive 105.6 mi
- Drive from Albany–Rensselaer Station to Meridencar 105.6 mi
2h 41m$20–28
Albany–Rensselaer Station to Meriden by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Albany–Rensselaer Station to Meriden is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Albany–Rensselaer Station to Meriden is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Albany–Rensselaer Station to Meriden. However, there are services departing from Albany Bus Terminal, NY and arriving at State St @ Meriden Transit Center via Springfield and Spruce St @ Union Station Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Albany–Rensselaer Station station to Meriden. However, there are services departing from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and arriving at Meriden via Springfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between Albany–Rensselaer Station and Meriden is 145 miles. The road distance is 106.2 miles.
The best way to get from Albany–Rensselaer Station to Meriden without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs $75 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Albany–Rensselaer Station to Meriden, including transfers.
Albany–Rensselaer Station to Meriden bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
Albany–Rensselaer Station to Meriden train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Albany–Rensselaer Station to Meriden is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs $75 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $45 and takes 5h 18m.
What companies run services between Albany–Rensselaer Station, NY, USA and Meriden, CT, USA?
You can take a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Meriden via Springfield in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Albany–Rensselaer Station to State St @ Meriden Transit Center via Albany Bus Terminal, NY, Springfield Union Station, Springfield, Hartford, and Spruce St @ Union Station Bus Terminal in around 5h 18m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Meriden
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–29
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Springfield to Hartford
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Albany–Rensselaer Station to Meriden bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Springfield Union Station.
Albany–Rensselaer Station to Meriden train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albany–Rensselaer Station to Meriden is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Albany–Rensselaer Station to Meriden.
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