There are 5 ways to get from Clifton to Meriden by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haventrain Northeast Regional
4h 14m$28–260Drive 97.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Clifton to Meridencar 97.9 mi
2h 8m$18–26Bus, line 950 bus
- Take the bus from Allwood Rd At Champlin Ct to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 101 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to New Haven Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Union Ave @ New Haven Union Station to State St @ Meriden Transit Centerbus 950
5h 2m$21–66Bus, train
- Take the bus from Allwood Rd At Hepburn Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 101 / ...
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to New Haventrain
- Take the bus from Church St @ Chapel St to State St @ Meriden RR Stationbus 215 / ...
5h 8m$27–61Line 72 bus, train
- Take the bus from Broad St At Highview Dr to Newark Penn Stationbus 72
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Meridentrain Northeast Regional
5h 5m$31–71
Clifton to Meriden by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Clifton to Meriden is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Clifton to Meriden is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Clifton to Meriden. However, there are services departing from Allwood Rd At Champlin Ct and arriving at State St @ Meriden Transit Center via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Union Ave @ New Haven Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Clifton to Meriden. However, there are services departing from Clifton and arriving at Meriden via Secaucus Upper Level, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Clifton and Meriden is 108 miles. The road distance is 98.4 miles.
The best way to get from Clifton to Meriden without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs $27 - $260.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Clifton to Meriden, including transfers.
Clifton to Meriden bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Allwood Rd At Champlin Ct station.
Clifton to Meriden train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Clifton to Meriden is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs $27 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus and line 950 bus, which costs $21 - $70 and takes 5h 2m.
What companies run services between Clifton, NJ, USA and Meriden, CT, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haven every 2 hours. Tickets cost $10–220 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Allwood Rd At Champlin Ct to State St @ Meriden Transit Center via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New Haven Union Station, and Union Ave @ New Haven Union Station in around 5h 2m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $10–220
- Business Class
- $55–260
Train from Newark Penn Station to Meriden
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $14–240
- Business Class
- $60–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $17–450
- First Class
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Newark Penn Station to Meriden
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Grand Central Terminal to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $17–20
- Peak
- $23–27
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Allwood Rd At Champlin Ct to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–22
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $7–22
Bus from Allwood Rd At Hepburn Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–22
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $7–22
Bus from Broad St At Highview Dr to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $2–7
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to New Haven Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to New Haven Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 860-525-9181
- Website
- cttransit.com
Bus from Union Ave @ New Haven Union Station to State St @ Meriden Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 37 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
Bus from Church St @ Chapel St to State St @ Meriden RR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.cttransit.com
- Book at
- https://buypasses.storesecured.com
- Two-Hour Pass
- $2
- Two-Hour Pass express
- $4–5
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More Questions & Answers
Clifton to Meriden bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Clifton to Meriden train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at New Haven station.
Yes, the driving distance between Clifton to Meriden is 98 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Clifton to Meriden.
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