What is the cheapest way to get from Old Lyme to Meriden?

The cheapest way to get from Old Lyme to Meriden is to bus and line 590 bus which costs $4 and takes 3h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Old Lyme to Meriden?

The fastest way to get from Old Lyme to Meriden is to drive which takes 43 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Old Lyme and Meriden?

No, there is no direct bus from Old Lyme to Meriden station. However, there are services departing from Lyme St & Library Ln and arriving at Meriden RailRoad Station via Stage Rd & Rt 1 and Downtown Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.

How far is it from Old Lyme to Meriden?

The distance between Old Lyme and Meriden is 57 miles. The road distance is 35.1 miles.

How do I travel from Old Lyme to Meriden without a car?

The best way to get from Old Lyme to Meriden without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs $6 - $390.

How long does it take to get from Old Lyme to Meriden?

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Old Lyme to Meriden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Old Lyme to Meriden bus from?

Old Lyme to Meriden bus services, operated by River Valley Transit, depart from Stage Rd & Rt 1 station.

Train or bus from Old Lyme to Meriden?

The best way to get from Old Lyme to Meriden is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs $6 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus and line 590 bus, which costs $4 and takes 3h 24m.

Where does the Old Lyme to Meriden bus arrive?

Old Lyme to Meriden bus services, operated by River Valley Transit, arrive at Downtown Terminal station.

Can I drive from Old Lyme to Meriden?

Yes, the driving distance between Old Lyme to Meriden is 35 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Old Lyme to Meriden.

Where can I stay near Meriden?

There are 128+ hotels available in Meriden.

Old Lyme to Meriden - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 590 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Old Lyme to Meriden by train (Amtrak), bus, car, taxi, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Old Saybrook Amtrak Station to New HavenCommuter Rail
2. Take the train from New Haven to MeridenAmtrak Hartford Line / ...
2h 47m
$7–386
Bus, line 590 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stage Rd & Rt 1 to Downtown Terminal644
2. Take the bus from Downtown Terminal to Meriden RailRoad Station590
3h 24m
$4
Drive 34.9 mi
1. Drive from Old Lyme to Meriden34.9 mi
43 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Old Lyme to Meriden34.9 mi
43 min
$95–120
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Old Saybrook Amtrak Station to New HavenCommuter Rail
2. Take the bus from Church St @ Chapel St to E Main St @ opp Saint Casimir Dr215
3h 28m
$7–78

Old Lyme to Meriden by bus and train

30Weekly Services

2h 47mAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 56.4 mi
Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Old Lyme, CT, USA and Meriden, CT, USA?

You can take a bus from Lyme St & Library Ln to Meriden via Stage Rd & Route 1, Old Saybrook Amtrak Station, and New Haven in around 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyme St & Library Ln to Meriden RailRoad Station via Stage Rd & Rt 1 and Downtown Terminal in around 3h 24m.

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