There are 3 ways to get from Meriden to Rhode Island by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Meriden to New HavenAmtrak Hartford Line / ...
- Take the train from New Haven to ProvidenceNortheast Regional
3h$18–839Line 950 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from State St @ Meriden Transit Center to Union Ave @ Cinque Grn950
- Take the bus from New Haven Union Station to Providence DowntownNew York
3h 35m$16–49Drive 84.9 mi
- Drive from Meriden to Providence84.9 mi
2h 1m$16–23
Meriden to Rhode Island by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Meriden to Rhode Island is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Meriden to Rhode Island is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Meriden to Rhode Island. However, there are services departing from State St @ Meriden Transit Center and arriving at Providence Downtown via New Haven Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Meriden to Rhode Island. However, there are services departing from Meriden and arriving at Providence via New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
The distance between Meriden and Rhode Island is 133 miles. The road distance is 85.4 miles.
The best way to get from Meriden to Rhode Island without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs $17 - $850.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Meriden to Rhode Island, including transfers.
Meriden to Rhode Island bus services, operated by CT Transit, depart from State St @ Meriden Transit Center station.
Meriden to Rhode Island train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Meriden station.
The best way to get from Meriden to Rhode Island is to train which takes 3h and costs $17 - $850. Alternatively, you can line 950 bus and bus, which costs $15 - $50 and takes 3h 35m.
What companies run services between Meriden, CT, USA and Rhode Island, USA?
You can take a train from Meriden to Providence via New Haven in around 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State St @ Meriden Transit Center to Providence Downtown via New Haven Union Station in around 3h 35m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Meriden to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- 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 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 Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $15–240
- Business Class
- $65–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New Haven to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $26–460
- First Class
- $140–650
- Phone
- +1 860-525-9181
- Website
- cttransit.com
Bus from State St @ Meriden Transit Center to Union Ave @ Cinque Grn
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from New Haven Union Station to Providence Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $14–45
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More Questions & Answers
Meriden to Rhode Island bus services, operated by CT Transit, arrive at Union Ave @ Cinque Grn station.
Meriden to Rhode Island train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Haven station.
Yes, the driving distance between Meriden to Rhode Island is 85 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Meriden to Rhode Island.
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