There are 6 ways to get from Meriden to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Meriden to 30th Street StationNortheast Regional
4h 28m$25–280Train, bus
- Take the train from New Haven to Grand Central TerminalNew Haven
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to PhiladelphiaFlixBus 2602 / ...
5h 57m$38–78Drive 183.4 mi
- Drive from Meriden to Philadelphia183.4 mi
3h 41m$34–49Train, fly
- Take the train from Meriden to Windsor Locks
- Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)BDL - PHL
4h 10m$135–797Train via New Haven (Amtrak)
- Take the train from New Haven to 30th Street StationNortheast Regional
4h 31m$26–889Bus
- Take the bus from New Haven Union Station to Port Authority Bus TerminalProvidence
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to PhiladelphiaGreyhound US0305 / ...
6h$29–84
Meriden to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Meriden to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Meriden to Philadelphia is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Meriden to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from State St @ Meriden Transit Center and arriving at Philadelphia via New Haven Union Station and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Meriden and arriving at 30th Street Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Meriden and Philadelphia is 185 miles. The road distance is 184.5 miles.
The best way to get from Meriden to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs $25 - $280.
The train from Meriden to 30Th Street Station takes 4h 28m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Meriden to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from New Haven Union Station.
Meriden to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Meriden station.
The best way to get from Meriden to Philadelphia is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs $25 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $85 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Meriden, CT, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Meriden to 30th Street Station twice daily. Tickets cost $25–280 and the journey takes 4h 28m. Amtrak also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State St @ Meriden Transit Center to Philadelphia via New Haven Union Station and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 6h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Bradley International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Meriden to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–280
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $25–280
- Business Class
- $85–330
Train from Meriden to Windsor Locks
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
Train from New Haven to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $23–270
- Business Class
- $80–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Meriden to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Meriden to Windsor Locks
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Haven to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–430
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New Haven to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–700
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $35–470
- First Class
- $170–700
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- 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
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Meriden to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Meriden to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Meriden to Philadelphia is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Meriden to Philadelphia.
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