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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Meriden is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Meriden is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $18 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Meriden?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol to Meriden. However, there are services departing from Fall River and arriving at State St @ Meriden Transit Center via Providence and Union Ave @ New Haven Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Meriden?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Meriden. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Meriden via New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

How far is it from Bristol to Meriden?

The distance between Bristol and Meriden is 149 miles. The road distance is 99.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Meriden without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs $80 - $750.

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Bristol to Meriden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Meriden bus from?

Bristol to Meriden bus services, operated by Peter Pan, depart from Providence station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Meriden train from?

Bristol to Meriden train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Meriden?

The best way to get from Bristol to Meriden is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs $80 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Bristol to Meriden bus arrive?

Bristol to Meriden bus services, operated by Peter Pan, arrive at New Haven station.

Where does the Bristol to Meriden train arrive?

Bristol to Meriden train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Haven station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Meriden?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Meriden is 100 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Bristol to Meriden.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bristol to Meriden?

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Where can I stay near Meriden?

There are 142+ hotels available in Meriden.

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

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Providence to New Haventrain Northeast Regional
3h 30m
$81–720
Drive 99.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bristol to Meridencar 99.1 mi
2h 26m
$19–27
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Providence to New Haventrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the bus from Church St @ Chapel St to E Main St @ opp Saint Casimir Drbus 215
4h 13m
$76–712
Bus
1. Take the bus from Providence to New Havenbus Bz 0203
5h 15m
$61–116

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Distance: 147.8 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Bristol, RI, USA and Meriden, CT, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Providence to New Haven every 3 hours. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 1h 41m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Peter Pan operates a bus from Providence to New Haven every 4 hours, and the journey takes 2h. Peter Pan Bus Lines also services this route every 4 hours.

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