What is the cheapest way to get from New Haven to Meriden?

The cheapest way to get from New Haven to Meriden is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 25 min.

What is the fastest way to get from New Haven to Meriden?

The fastest way to get from New Haven to Meriden is to train which takes 20 min and costs $2 - $190.

Is there a direct bus between New Haven and Meriden?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Church St @ Chapel St and arriving at State St @ Meriden RR Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 17m.

Is there a direct train between New Haven and Meriden?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from New Haven and arriving at Meriden. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

How far is it from New Haven to Meriden?

The distance between New Haven and Meriden is 18 miles. The road distance is 18.4 miles.

How do I travel from New Haven to Meriden without a car?

The best way to get from New Haven to Meriden without a car is to train which takes 20 min and costs $2 - $190.

How long does it take to get from New Haven to Meriden?

The train from New Haven to Meriden takes 20 min including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the New Haven to Meriden bus from?

New Haven to Meriden bus services, operated by CT Transit, depart from Church St @ Chapel St station.

Where do I catch the New Haven to Meriden train from?

New Haven to Meriden train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Haven station.

Train or bus from New Haven to Meriden?

The best way to get from New Haven to Meriden is to train which takes 20 min and costs $2 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 1h 17m.

Where does the New Haven to Meriden bus arrive?

New Haven to Meriden bus services, operated by CT Transit, arrive at State St @ Meriden RR Station.

Where does the New Haven to Meriden train arrive?

New Haven to Meriden train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Meriden station.

Can I drive from New Haven to Meriden?

Yes, the driving distance between New Haven to Meriden is 18 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from New Haven to Meriden.

How do I get a train ticket from New Haven to Meriden?

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Where can I stay near Meriden?

There are 131+ hotels available in Meriden.

New Haven to Meriden - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from New Haven to Meriden by train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from New Haven to MeridenAmtrak Hartford Line / ...
20 min
$2–190
Bus
1. Take the bus from Church St @ Chapel St to State St @ Meriden RR Station215 / ...
1h 17m
$2–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from New Haven to Meriden18.3 mi
25 min
$55–70
Drive 18.3 mi
1. Drive from New Haven to Meriden18.3 mi
25 min
$4–5

New Haven to Meriden by train (Amtrak)

55Weekly Trains

20 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 18.2 mi
Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between New Haven, CT, USA and Meriden, CT, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from New Haven to Meriden every 4 hours. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 20 min. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, CT Transit operates a bus from Church St @ Chapel St to State St @ Meriden RR Station hourly. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 1h 17m.

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