There are 5 ways to get from Meriden to Old Lyme by train (Amtrak), bus, car, taxi, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Meriden to New HavenAmtrak Hartford Line / ...
- Take the train from New Haven to Old Saybrook Amtrak StationCommuter Rail
2h 49m$7–389Line 590 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Meriden RailRoad Station to Downtown Terminal590
- Take the bus from Downtown Terminal to Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter644
3h 33m$4Drive 35 mi
- Drive from Meriden to Old Lyme35 mi
44 min$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Meriden to Old Lyme35 mi
44 min$95–120Bus, train
- Take the bus from E Main St @ Saint Casimir Dr to Temple St @ New Haven Green215
- Take the train from New Haven to Old Saybrook Amtrak StationCommuter Rail
3h 52m$6–60
Meriden to Old Lyme by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Meriden to Old Lyme is to line 590 bus and bus which costs $4 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Meriden to Old Lyme is to drive which takes 44 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Meriden station to Old Lyme. However, there are services departing from Meriden RailRoad Station and arriving at Lyme St & Library Ln via Downtown Terminal and Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Meriden and Old Lyme is 57 miles. The road distance is 35.2 miles.
The best way to get from Meriden to Old Lyme without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs $6 - $390.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Meriden to Old Lyme, including transfers.
Meriden to Old Lyme bus services, operated by River Valley Transit, depart from Meriden RailRoad Station.
The best way to get from Meriden to Old Lyme is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs $6 - $390. Alternatively, you can line 590 bus and bus, which costs $4 and takes 3h 33m.
Meriden to Old Lyme bus services, operated by River Valley Transit, arrive at Downtown Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Meriden to Old Lyme is 35 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Meriden to Old Lyme.
What companies run services between Meriden, CT, USA and Old Lyme, CT, USA?
You can take a train from Meriden to Old Lyme Town Hall via New Haven, Old Saybrook Amtrak Station, and Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter in around 2h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Meriden RailRoad Station to Lyme St & Library Ln via Downtown Terminal and Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter in around 3h 33m.
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Meriden to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Haven to Old Saybrook Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Meriden to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 29 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
Train from New Haven to Old Saybrook Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $4–200
- Business Class
- $45–230
- Website
- shorelineeast.com
Train from New Haven to Old Saybrook Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Schedules at
- shorelineeast.com
- Phone
- (860) 346-0212
- Website
- rivervalleytransit.com
Bus from Meriden RailRoad Station to Downtown Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://rivervalleytransit.com
Bus from Downtown Terminal to Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://rivervalleytransit.com
- Phone
- +1 860-525-9181
- Website
- cttransit.com
Bus from E Main St @ Saint Casimir Dr to Temple St @ New Haven Green
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 44 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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