There are 4 ways to get from Meriden to Boston University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or tram
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 New Haven to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
4h 6m$27–842Line 950 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from State St @ Meriden Transit Center to Asylum St @ Union Plbus 950
- Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
4h 9m$16–45Drive 115.1 mi
- Drive from Meriden to Boston Universitycar 115.1 mi
2h 10m$21–31Line 511 bus, line 101 bus, bus, tram
- Take the bus from State St @ Meriden Transit Center to Downtown New Britain Station @ Bay Tbus 511
- Take the bus from CTfastrak Downtown New Britain Stn @ Bay B to Asylum St @ Bushnell Parkbus 101 / ...
- Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to South Stationbus
- Take the tram from Boylston to Boston University Centraltram B
4h 37m$27–60
Meriden to Boston University by train, foot, and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Meriden to Boston University is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Meriden to Boston University is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Meriden to Boston University. However, there are services departing from Meriden and arriving at Boston University East via New Haven and Copley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Meriden and Boston University is 177 miles. The road distance is 115.8 miles.
The best way to get from Meriden to Boston University without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs $26 - $850.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Meriden to Boston University, including transfers.
Meriden to Boston University train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from New Haven station.
The best way to get from Meriden to Boston University is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs $26 - $850. Alternatively, you can line 950 bus and bus, which costs $15 - $45 and takes 4h 9m.
Meriden to Boston University train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Meriden to Boston University is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Meriden to Boston University.
What companies run services between Meriden, CT, USA and Boston University, MA, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from New Haven to Boston every 3 hours. Tickets cost $21–260 and the journey takes 2h 32m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State St @ Meriden Transit Center to Boston University via Asylum St @ Union Pl, Hartford Union Station, Boston, South Station, and Lansdowne in around 4h 9m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New Haven to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–260
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $21–260
- Business Class
- $75–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New Haven to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- 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
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Tram from Boylston to Boston University Central
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.mbta.com/schedules/subway
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 860-525-9181
- Website
- cttransit.com
Bus from State St @ Meriden Transit Center to Asylum St @ Union Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
Bus from State St @ Meriden Transit Center to Downtown New Britain Station @ Bay T
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 CTfastrak Downtown New Britain Stn @ Bay B to Asylum St @ Bushnell Park
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.cttransit.com
- Book at
- https://buypasses.storesecured.com
- Two-Hour Pass
- $2
- Two-Hour Pass express
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Hartford Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Hartford Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–22
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Hartford Union Station to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
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