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

The cheapest way to get from Fairfield to Meriden is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 49 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Fairfield to Meriden is to drive which takes 49 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Fairfield and Meriden?

No, there is no direct bus from Fairfield to Meriden station. However, there are services departing from Post Rd. at Ruane St. and arriving at State St @ Meriden RR Station via CT Post Mall @ CT Post Mall Transit Hub and Church St @ Chapel St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Fairfield and Meriden?

No, there is no direct train from Fairfield to Meriden. However, there are services departing from Fairfield and arriving at Meriden via New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.

How far is it from Fairfield to Meriden?

The distance between Fairfield and Meriden is 41 miles. The road distance is 39.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Fairfield to Meriden without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs $15 - $28.

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

It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Fairfield to Meriden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fairfield to Meriden bus from?

Fairfield to Meriden bus services, operated by Greater Bridgeport Transit, depart from Post Rd. at Ruane St. station.

Where do I catch the Fairfield to Meriden train from?

Fairfield to Meriden train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Fairfield station.

Train or bus from Fairfield to Meriden?

The best way to get from Fairfield to Meriden is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs $15 - $28. Alternatively, you can bus and line 261 bus, which costs $3 - $11 and takes 4h 24m.

Where does the Fairfield to Meriden bus arrive?

Fairfield to Meriden bus services, operated by Greater Bridgeport Transit, arrive at Westfield Connecticut Post Mall station.

Where does the Fairfield to Meriden train arrive?

Fairfield to Meriden train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at New Haven station.

Can I drive from Fairfield to Meriden?

Yes, the driving distance between Fairfield to Meriden is 40 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Fairfield to Meriden.

Where can I stay near Meriden?

There are 138+ hotels available in Meriden.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Fairfield to New Haventrain New Haven
2. Take the train from New Haven to Meridentrain Amtrak Hartford Line / ...
2h 6m
$15–27
Bus, line 261 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Post Rd. at Ruane St. to Westfield Connecticut Post Mallbus Cl
2. Take the bus from CT Post Mall @ CT Post Mall Transit Hub to Church St @ Chapel Stbus 261 / ...
3. Take the bus from Church St @ Chapel St to State St @ Meriden RR Stationbus 215 / ...
4h 24m
$4–11
Drive 39.7 mi
1. Drive from Fairfield to Meridencar 39.7 mi
49 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Fairfield to Meridentaxi 39.7 mi
49 min
$120–150
Train, line 950 bus
1. Take the train from Fairfield to New Haventrain New Haven
2. Take the bus from Union Ave @ New Haven Union Station to State St @ Meriden Transit Centerbus 950
2h 20m
$10–18

Fairfield to Meriden by train

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Distance: 40.4 mi
Duration: 2h 6m

What companies run services between Fairfield, CT, USA and Meriden, CT, USA?

You can take a train from Fairfield to Meriden via New Haven in around 2h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Post Rd. at Ruane St. to State St @ Meriden RR Station via CT Post Mall @ CT Post Mall Transit Hub and Church St @ Chapel St in around 4h 24m.

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