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

The cheapest way to get from Princeton to Meriden is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Princeton to Meriden is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Princeton and Meriden?

No, there is no direct bus from Princeton to Meriden. However, there are services departing from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square and arriving at State St @ Meriden Transit Center via New York and Union Ave @ New Haven Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Princeton and Meriden?

No, there is no direct train from Princeton to Meriden. However, there are services departing from Trenton and arriving at Meriden via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

How far is it from Princeton to Meriden?

The distance between Princeton and Meriden is 166 miles. The road distance is 141.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Princeton to Meriden without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs $45 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Princeton to Meriden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Princeton to Meriden bus from?

Princeton to Meriden bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square station.

Where do I catch the Princeton to Meriden train from?

Princeton to Meriden train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Trenton station.

Train or bus from Princeton to Meriden?

The best way to get from Princeton to Meriden is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs $45 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $85 and takes 6h 2m.

Where does the Princeton to Meriden bus arrive?

Princeton to Meriden bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Princeton to Meriden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Princeton to Meriden?

Yes, the driving distance between Princeton to Meriden is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Princeton to Meriden.

Where can I stay near Meriden?

There are 126+ hotels available in Meriden.

Princeton to Meriden - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Princeton to Meriden by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Trenton to Meridentrain Vermonter / ...
5h 7m
$47–107
Drive 140.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Princeton to Meridencar 140.3 mi
2h 57m
$26–37
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
2. Take the bus from New York to New Havenbus Bz 0210
6h 2m
$35–81
Train via New York
1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haventrain Northeast Regional / ...
5h 23m
$28–643
Bus via Church St @ Chapel St
1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to New Haven Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Church St @ Chapel St to E Main St @ opp Saint Casimir Drbus 215
6h 33m
$30–87

Princeton to Meriden by bus and train (Amtrak)

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5h 7mAverage Duration

$47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 164.6 mi
Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Meriden, CT, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Trenton to Meriden 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 3h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to State St @ Meriden Transit Center via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, and Union Ave @ New Haven Union Station in around 6h 2m.

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