There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Meriden by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Bus, line 950 bus
best- Take the bus from Boston to Hartford Union StationGreyhound US0230 / ...
- Take the bus from Spruce St @ Union Station Bus Terminal to State St @ Meriden Transit Center950
3h 25m$25–51Bus, line 950 bus via South Station
cheapest- Take the bus from South Station to Hartford Union StationBoston
- Take the bus from Spruce St @ Union Station Bus Terminal to State St @ Meriden Transit Center950
3h 35m$15–45Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to New HavenNortheast Regional
3h 44m$24–841Drive 116.5 mi
- Drive from Boston to Meriden116.5 mi
2h 10m$22–31
Boston to Meriden by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Meriden is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Meriden is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Meriden. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at State St @ Meriden Transit Center via Spruce St @ Union Station Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Meriden. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Meriden via New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Boston and Meriden is 119 miles. The road distance is 117.2 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Meriden without a car is to bus and line 950 bus which takes 3h 25m and costs $24 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Boston to Meriden, including transfers.
Boston to Meriden bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Meriden train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Meriden is to bus and line 950 bus which takes 3h 25m and costs $24 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $23 - $850 and takes 3h 44m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Meriden, CT, USA?
You can take a bus from Boston to State St @ Meriden Transit Center via Hartford, Union Station and Spruce St @ Union Station Bus Terminal in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Boston to New Haven every 3 hours. Tickets cost $21–260 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–260
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $21–260
- Business Class
- $75–310
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $35–470
- First Class
- $160–650
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Hartford Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to Hartford Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 860-525-9181
- Website
- cttransit.com
Bus from Spruce St @ Union Station Bus Terminal to State St @ Meriden Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.cttransit.com
- Book at
- https://buypasses.storesecured.com
- Two-Hour Pass
- $2
- Two-Hour Pass express
- $3–4
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from South Station to Hartford Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $14–45
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More Questions & Answers
Boston to Meriden bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Hartford Union Station.
Boston to Meriden train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at New Haven station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Meriden is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Boston to Meriden.
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