What is the cheapest way to get from Jersey City to Meriden?

The cheapest way to get from Jersey City to Meriden is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 2h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Jersey City to Meriden?

The fastest way to get from Jersey City to Meriden is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $17 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between Jersey City and Meriden?

No, there is no direct bus from Jersey City to Meriden. However, there are services departing from Jfk Blvd At Sip Ave 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 5h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Jersey City and Meriden?

No, there is no direct train from Jersey City to Meriden. However, there are services departing from Journal Square and arriving at Meriden via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

How far is it from Jersey City to Meriden?

The distance between Jersey City and Meriden is 102 miles. The road distance is 97.5 miles.

How do I travel from Jersey City to Meriden without a car?

The best way to get from Jersey City to Meriden without a car is to train via New Haven which takes 4h 13m and costs $26 - $650.

How long does it take to get from Jersey City to Meriden?

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Jersey City to Meriden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jersey City to Meriden bus from?

Jersey City to Meriden bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Jfk Blvd At Sip Ave station.

Where do I catch the Jersey City to Meriden train from?

Jersey City to Meriden train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train or bus from Jersey City to Meriden?

The best way to get from Jersey City to Meriden is to train via New Haven which takes 4h 13m and costs $26 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $75 and takes 5h 10m.

Where does the Jersey City to Meriden bus arrive?

Jersey City to Meriden bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Jersey City to Meriden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Jersey City to Meriden?

Yes, the driving distance between Jersey City to Meriden is 98 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Jersey City to Meriden.

Where can I stay near Meriden?

There are 137+ hotels available in Meriden.

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There are 5 ways to get from Jersey City to Meriden by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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Train via New Haven (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haventrain Northeast Regional / ...
4h 13m
$26–616
Drive 96.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Jersey City to Meridencar 96.9 mi
2h 6m
$18–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Jfk Blvd At Sip Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 119
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to New Haven Union Stationbus New York
5h 10m
$20–71
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Meridentrain Vermonter / ...
4h 25m
$32–75
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to New Haventrain New Haven
2. Take the bus from Church St @ Chapel St to E Main St @ opp Saint Casimir Drbus 215
5h 12m
$23–37

Jersey City to Meriden by train and foot (Amtrak)

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4h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 101 mi
Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Jersey City, NJ, USA and Meriden, CT, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haven hourly. Tickets cost $24–50 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jfk Blvd At Sip Ave to State St @ Meriden Transit Center via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New Haven Union Station, and Union Ave @ New Haven Union Station in around 5h 10m.

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