What is the cheapest way to get from Long Island to Meriden?

The cheapest way to get from Long Island to Meriden is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 2h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Long Island to Meriden?

The fastest way to get from Long Island to Meriden is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $17 - $26.

Is there a direct train between Long Island and Meriden?

No, there is no direct train from Long Island to Meriden. However, there are services departing from Roosevelt Island and arriving at Meriden via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Long Island to Meriden?

The distance between Long Island and Meriden is 53 miles. The road distance is 98.4 miles.

How do I travel from Long Island to Meriden without a car?

The best way to get from Long Island to Meriden without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 3h 30m and costs $30 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Long Island to Meriden?

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Long Island to Meriden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Long Island to Meriden train from?

Long Island to Meriden train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Where does the Long Island to Meriden train arrive?

Long Island to Meriden train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Haven station.

Can I drive from Long Island to Meriden?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to Meriden is 98 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Long Island to Meriden.

Where can I stay near Meriden?

There are 122+ hotels available in Meriden.

Long Island to Meriden - 5 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Long Island to Meriden by car ferry, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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Car ferry, train
best
1. Take the car ferry from Port Jefferson to Bridgeportcarferry Bridgeport- Port Jefferson
2. Take the train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to Meridentrain Vermonter / ...
3h 30m
$31–102
Drive 97.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brooklyn to Meridencar 97.8 mi
2h 4m
$18–26
Car ferry, train via New Haven
1. Take the car ferry from Port Jefferson to Bridgeportcarferry Bridgeport- Port Jefferson
2. Take the train from Bridgeport to New Haventrain New Haven
3h 31m
$31–103
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haventrain Northeast Regional / ...
4h 1m
$26–616
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Port Jefferson to Bridgeportcarferry
2. Take the bus from State St. at Main St. to Westfield Connecticut Post Mallbus Cl
3. Take the bus from Church St @ Chapel St to E Main St @ opp Saint Casimir Drbus 215
5h 39m
$24–90

Long Island to Meriden by subway, foot, and train (Amtrak)

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4h 1mAverage Duration

$26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 52.9 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and Meriden, CT, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haven hourly. Tickets cost $24–50 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.

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