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 Port Authority Bus Terminal and Union Ave @ New Haven Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.

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 Princeton and arriving at Meriden via Princeton Jct., Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

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 $40 - $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 NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. 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 $40 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $80 and takes 6h 11m.

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 NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn 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 141+ hotels available in Meriden.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Princeton to Meriden by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, 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 Trenton to Meridentrain Vermonter / ...
5h 7m
$42–102
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 Port Authority Bus Terminal to New Haven Union Stationbus New York
6h 11m
$30–76
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
$27–642
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to New Haventrain
3. Take the bus from Church St @ Chapel St to E Main St @ opp Saint Casimir Drbus 215
6h 26m
$38–76

Princeton to Meriden by bus and train (Amtrak)

21Weekly Services

5h 7mAverage Duration

$42Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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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 $40–95 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 Haven Union Station, and Union Ave @ New Haven Union Station in around 6h 11m.

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