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 bus between Long Island and Meriden?

No, there is no direct bus from Long Island to Meriden. However, there are services departing from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd 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 18m.

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 3h 58m.

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 27m and costs $26 - $280.

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

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Long Island to Meriden, including transfers.

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

Long Island to Meriden bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd station.

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

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

Train or bus from Long Island to Meriden?

The best way to get from Long Island to Meriden is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs $25 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus and line 950 bus, which costs $15 - $50 and takes 5h 18m.

Where does the Long Island to Meriden bus arrive?

Long Island to Meriden bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 7 Av/ W 36 St station.

Where does the Long Island to Meriden train arrive?

Long Island to Meriden train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, 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 218+ hotels available in Meriden.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Car ferry, train
best
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 27m
$26–279
Bus, line 950 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd to 7 Av/ W 36 Stbus Q32
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to New Haven Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Union Ave @ New Haven Union Station to State St @ Meriden Transit Centerbus 950
5h 18m
$16–46
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haventrain Northeast Regional
3h 58m
$26–243
Drive 97.8 mi
1. Drive from Brooklyn to Meridencar 97.8 mi
2h 4m
$18–26
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 35m
$24–90

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

62Weekly Services

3h 58mAverage Duration

$26Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Long Island to Meriden.

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Distance: 52.9 mi
Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, 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 Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd to State St @ Meriden Transit Center via 7 Av/ W 36 St, Port Authority Bus Terminal, New Haven Union Station, and Union Ave @ New Haven Union Station in around 5h 18m.

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