What is the cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Meriden?

The cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Meriden is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 2h.

What is the fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Meriden?

The fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Meriden is to drive which takes 2h and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Rhode Island and Meriden?

No, there is no direct bus from Rhode Island to Meriden. However, there are services departing from Providence Downtown and arriving at State St @ Meriden Transit Center via Union Ave @ New Haven Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Rhode Island and Meriden?

No, there is no direct train from Rhode Island to Meriden. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Meriden via New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.

How far is it from Rhode Island to Meriden?

The distance between Rhode Island and Meriden is 133 miles. The road distance is 84.8 miles.

How do I travel from Rhode Island to Meriden without a car?

The best way to get from Rhode Island to Meriden without a car is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs $17 - $850.

How long does it take to get from Rhode Island to Meriden?

It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Rhode Island to Meriden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rhode Island to Meriden bus from?

Rhode Island to Meriden bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence Downtown station.

Where do I catch the Rhode Island to Meriden train from?

Rhode Island to Meriden train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Providence station.

Train or bus from Rhode Island to Meriden?

The best way to get from Rhode Island to Meriden is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs $17 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus and line 950 bus, which costs $15 - $45 and takes 3h 37m.

Where does the Rhode Island to Meriden bus arrive?

Rhode Island to Meriden bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New Haven Union Station.

Where does the Rhode Island to Meriden train arrive?

Rhode Island to Meriden train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at New Haven station.

Can I drive from Rhode Island to Meriden?

Yes, the driving distance between Rhode Island to Meriden is 85 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Rhode Island to Meriden.

How do I get a train ticket from Rhode Island to Meriden?

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Where can I stay near Meriden?

There are 124+ hotels available in Meriden.

Rhode Island to Meriden - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 950 bus

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Providence to New HavenNortheast Regional
3h 3m
$18–805
Bus, line 950 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Providence Downtown to New Haven Union StationProvidence
2. Take the bus from Union Ave @ New Haven Union Station to State St @ Meriden Transit Center950
3h 37m
$15–45
Drive 84.3 mi
1. Drive from Providence to Meriden84.3 mi
2h
$16–23
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Providence to New HavenNortheast Regional
2. Take the bus from Church St @ Chapel St to E Main St @ opp Saint Casimir Dr215
3h 46m
$17–620

Rhode Island to Meriden by train (Amtrak)

62Weekly Trains

3h 3mAverage Duration

$18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 132 mi
Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between Rhode Island, USA and Meriden, CT, USA?

Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Providence to New Haven every 3 hours. Tickets cost $15–240 and the journey takes 1h 41m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence Downtown to State St @ Meriden Transit Center via New Haven Union Station and Union Ave @ New Haven Union Station in around 3h 37m.

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