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 - $19 and takes 1h 51m.

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 51m and costs $13 - $19.

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 Bus Station and Union Ave @ New Haven Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.

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 5h 10m.

How far is it from Poughkeepsie to Meriden?

The distance between Poughkeepsie and Meriden is 167 miles. The road distance is 72.4 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 5h 10m and costs $40 - $340.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m 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 5h 10m and costs $40 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16 - $35 and takes 5h 53m.

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 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m 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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationEmpire Service / ...
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to MeridenNortheast Regional
5h 10m
$41–333
Drive 72 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Poughkeepsie to Meriden72 mi
1h 51m
$14–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Metro North Station to TransCenterWpp
2. Take the bus from White Plains Bus Station to New Haven Bus StopGreyhound US0240
5h 53m
$16–30
Train via New Haven
1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie to 125th Street - HarlemHudson
2. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to New HavenNew Haven
5h 20m
$36–242

Poughkeepsie to Meriden by train (Amtrak)

21Weekly Trains

5h 10mAverage Duration

$41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 166.4 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

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 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metro North Station to State St @ Meriden Transit Center via TransCenter, White Plains Bus Station, New Haven Bus Stop, and Union Ave @ New Haven Union Station in around 5h 53m.

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