What is the cheapest way to get from Poughkeepsie to Meriden?

The cheapest way to get from Poughkeepsie to Meriden is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Poughkeepsie to Meriden?

The fastest way to get from Poughkeepsie to Meriden is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs $13 - $20.

Is there a direct train between Poughkeepsie and Meriden?

No, there is no direct train from Poughkeepsie station to Meriden. However, there are services departing from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station and arriving at Meriden via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

How far is it from Poughkeepsie to Meriden?

The distance between Poughkeepsie and Meriden is 167 miles. The road distance is 73.4 miles.

How do I travel from Poughkeepsie to Meriden without a car?

The best way to get from Poughkeepsie to Meriden without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs $50 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Poughkeepsie to Meriden?

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Poughkeepsie to Meriden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poughkeepsie to Meriden bus from?

Poughkeepsie to Meriden bus services, operated by Leprechaun Lines, depart from Metro North Station.

Where do I catch the Poughkeepsie to Meriden train from?

Poughkeepsie to Meriden train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Poughkeepsie to Meriden?

The best way to get from Poughkeepsie to Meriden is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs $50 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $9 - $29 and takes 6h 28m.

Where does the Poughkeepsie to Meriden bus arrive?

Poughkeepsie to Meriden bus services, operated by Leprechaun Lines, arrive at TransCenter station.

Where does the Poughkeepsie to Meriden train arrive?

Poughkeepsie to Meriden train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Poughkeepsie to Meriden?

Yes, the driving distance between Poughkeepsie to Meriden is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Poughkeepsie to Meriden.

How do I get a train ticket from Poughkeepsie to Meriden?

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Poughkeepsie to Meriden - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Poughkeepsie and Meriden?

No, there is no direct bus from Poughkeepsie station to Meriden. However, there are services departing from Metro North Station and arriving at State St @ Meriden Transit Center via White Plains Transportation Center, Stamford Bus Stop and Union Ave @ New Haven Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

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There are 4 ways to get from Poughkeepsie to Meriden by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Meridentrain Vermonter / ...
4h 53m
$54–112
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Metro North Station to TransCenterbus Wpp
2. Take the bus from Stamford Bus Stop to New Haven Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0240
6h 28m
$9–28
Drive 73 mi
1. Drive from Poughkeepsie to Meridencar 73 mi
1h 54m
$14–20
Train via New Haven
1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie to 125th Street - Harlemtrain Hudson
2. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to New Haventrain New Haven
5h 20m
$42–69

Poughkeepsie to Meriden by train (Amtrak)

21Weekly Trains

4h 53mAverage Duration

$54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 166.4 mi
Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Poughkeepsie, NY, USA and Meriden, CT, USA?

You can take a train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Meriden via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metro North Station to State St @ Meriden Transit Center via White Plains Transportation Center, Stamford Transportation Center @ Bay A, Stamford Bus Stop, New Haven Bus Stop, and Union Ave @ New Haven Union Station in around 6h 28m.

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