There are 5 ways to get from Meriden to Hartford by train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, 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 Meriden to Hartford Amtrak StationAmtrak Hartford Line / ...
22 min$2–190Line 950 bus
- Take the bus from State St @ Meriden Transit Center to Pearl St @ Trumbull St950
39 min$2–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Meriden to Hartford17.6 mi
26 min$95–120Drive 17.6 mi
- Drive from Meriden to Hartford17.6 mi
26 min$4–5Line 511 bus, line 101 bus
- Take the bus from State St @ Meriden Transit Center to Downtown New Britain Station @ Bay T511
- Take the bus from CTfastrak Downtown New Britain Station @ Bay B to Jewell St @ Ann Uccello St101 / ...
1h 4m$3–8
Meriden to Hartford by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Meriden to Hartford is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 26 min.
The fastest way to get from Meriden to Hartford is to train which takes 22 min and costs $2 - $190.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from State St @ Meriden Transit Center and arriving at Pearl St @ Trumbull St. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 39 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Meriden and arriving at Hartford Amtrak Station station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.
The distance between Meriden and Hartford is 18 miles. The road distance is 17.7 miles.
The best way to get from Meriden to Hartford without a car is to train which takes 22 min and costs $2 - $190.
The train from Meriden to Hartford Amtrak Station takes 22 min including transfers and departs every three hours.
Meriden to Hartford bus services, operated by CT Transit, depart from State St @ Meriden Transit Center station.
Meriden to Hartford train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Meriden station.
The best way to get from Meriden to Hartford is to train which takes 22 min and costs $2 - $190. Alternatively, you can line 950 bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 39 min.
What companies run services between Meriden, CT, USA and Hartford, CT, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Meriden to Hartford Amtrak Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $5–8 and the journey takes 22 min. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, CT Transit operates a bus from State St @ Meriden Transit Center to Pearl St @ Trumbull St every 4 hours. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 39 min.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Meriden to Hartford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Meriden to Hartford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $2–190
- Business Class
- $40–220
- Phone
- +1 860-525-9181
- Website
- cttransit.com
Bus from State St @ Meriden Transit Center to Pearl St @ Trumbull St
- Ave. Duration
- 39 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 Station @ Bay B to Jewell St @ Ann Uccello St
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
Touch of Class Taxi Car Service
Abco Taxi service
- Phone
- +1-475-449-2308
- Website
- armada-taxi-service.business.site
Arrow Cab
- Phone
- +1 860 558 4825
- Website
- arrowcabct.com
Ace Transport
- Phone
- +1 860 222-2222
- Website
- acetransportsct.com
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More Questions & Answers
Meriden to Hartford bus services, operated by CT Transit, arrive at Pearl St @ Trumbull St station.
Meriden to Hartford train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Hartford Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Meriden to Hartford is 18 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Meriden to Hartford.
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