There are 5 ways to get from Meriden to Paterson by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationNortheast Regional
3h 54m$17–810Train, line 72 bus
cheapest- Take the train from Meriden to Newark Penn StationNortheast Regional
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Main St At Market St72
4h 44m$16–241Bus
- Take the bus from New Haven Union Station to Port Authority Bus TerminalProvidence
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Market St At City Hall161 / ...
4h 43m$20–71Drive 99 mi
- Drive from Meriden to Paterson99 mi
2h 3m$19–27Train, bus
- Take the train from New Haven to Grand Central TerminalNew Haven
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Main St At Market St190
4h 29m$29–64
Meriden to Paterson by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Meriden to Paterson is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Meriden to Paterson is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Meriden to Paterson. However, there are services departing from State St @ Meriden Transit Center and arriving at Market St At City Hall via New Haven Union Station and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Meriden to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Meriden and arriving at Paterson via New Haven, New York Penn Station and Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Meriden and Paterson is 112 miles. The road distance is 99.6 miles.
The best way to get from Meriden to Paterson without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs $16 - $850.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Meriden to Paterson, including transfers.
Meriden to Paterson bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from New Haven Union Station.
Meriden to Paterson train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from New Haven station.
The best way to get from Meriden to Paterson is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs $16 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $75 and takes 4h 43m.
What companies run services between Meriden, CT, USA and Paterson, NJ, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $10–220 and the journey takes 1h 37m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State St @ Meriden Transit Center to Market St At City Hall via New Haven Union Station and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 4h 43m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $10–220
- Business Class
- $55–260
Train from Meriden to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $14–240
- Business Class
- $60–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $17–450
- First Class
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–330
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Meriden to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from New Haven to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $17–20
- Peak
- $23–27
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from New Haven Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–40
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $10–40
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from New Haven Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Market St At City Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–27
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $8–27
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Main St At Market St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–26
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $8–26
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Main St At Market St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $2–9
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More Questions & Answers
Meriden to Paterson bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Meriden to Paterson train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Meriden to Paterson is 100 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Meriden to Paterson.
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