There are 4 ways to get from Fall River to Meriden by bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus, line 950 bus
best- Take the bus from Providence to New Havenbus Bz 0203
- Take the bus from Union Ave @ New Haven Union Station to State St @ Meriden Transit Centerbus 950
5h 2m$26–49Drive 100.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fall River to Meridencar 100.7 mi
2h 21m$19–27Train
- Take the train from Fall River Depot to South Stationtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
- Take the train from Boston to New Haventrain Northeast Regional
6h 4m$56–682Bus
- Take the bus from Providence to Hartford - Pearl and Trumbull Stbus Bz 0801
5h 51m$25–41
Fall River to Meriden by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fall River to Meriden is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Fall River to Meriden is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Fall River 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 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Fall River to Meriden. However, there are services departing from Fall River Depot and arriving at Meriden via Boston and New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
The distance between Fall River and Meriden is 145 miles. The road distance is 101.3 miles.
The best way to get from Fall River to Meriden without a car is to bus and line 950 bus which takes 5h 2m and costs $25 - $50.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Fall River to Meriden, including transfers.
Fall River to Meriden bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence station.
Fall River to Meriden train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Fall River Depot station.
The best way to get from Fall River to Meriden is to bus and line 950 bus which takes 5h 2m and costs $25 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $700 and takes 6h 4m.
What companies run services between Fall River, MA, USA and Meriden, CT, USA?
You can take a bus from Fall River to State St @ Meriden Transit Center via Providence and Union Ave @ New Haven Union Station in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fall River Depot to Meriden via South Station, Boston, and New Haven in around 6h 4m.
Train from Fall River Depot to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $10–17
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $35–470
- First Class
- $160–650
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Providence to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Providence to Hartford - Pearl and Trumbull St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–30
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 860-525-9181
- Website
- CT Transit
Bus from Union Ave @ New Haven Union Station to State St @ Meriden Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- CT Transit
- Book at
- CT Transit Bookings
- Two-Hour Pass
- $2
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Booking & Getting There
Fall River to Meriden bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New Haven station.
Fall River to Meriden train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fall River to Meriden is 101 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Fall River to Meriden.
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