There are 3 ways to get from Newark to Meriden by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to MeridenNortheast Regional
3h 14m$14–240Bus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to New Haven Bus StopGreyhound US0235D
- Take the bus from Church St @ Chapel St to E Main St @ opp Saint Casimir Dr215
5h 18m$25–41Drive 101.3 mi
- Drive from Newark to Meriden101.3 mi
2h 8m$19–27
Newark to Meriden by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newark to Meriden is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Newark to Meriden is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to Meriden. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at E Main St @ opp Saint Casimir Dr via Church St @ Chapel St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Newark Penn Station station and arriving at Meriden. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Newark and Meriden is 104 miles. The road distance is 101.9 miles.
The best way to get from Newark to Meriden without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs $14 - $240.
The train from Newark, Penn Station to Meriden takes 3h 14m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Newark to Meriden bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Meriden train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Newark to Meriden is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs $14 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $45 and takes 5h 18m.
What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Meriden, CT, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Meriden twice daily. Tickets cost $14–240 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Amtrak also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to E Main St @ opp Saint Casimir Dr via New Haven Bus Stop and Church St @ Chapel St in around 5h 18m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to Meriden
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- 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
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to Meriden
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to New Haven Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 860-525-9181
- Website
- cttransit.com
Bus from Church St @ Chapel St to E Main St @ opp Saint Casimir Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Newark to Meriden bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at New Haven Bus Stop station.
Newark to Meriden train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Meriden station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Meriden is 102 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Newark to Meriden.
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