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

The cheapest way to get from Lancaster to Meriden is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lancaster to Meriden is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Lancaster and Meriden?

No, there is no direct bus from Lancaster station to Meriden. However, there are services departing from Queen St. Station and arriving at State St @ Meriden Transit Center via Harrisburg Bus Station, New York and Union Ave @ New Haven Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Lancaster and Meriden?

No, there is no direct train from Lancaster station to Meriden. However, there are services departing from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station and arriving at Meriden via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

How far is it from Lancaster to Meriden?

The distance between Lancaster and Meriden is 294 miles. The road distance is 244.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lancaster to Meriden without a car is to train which takes 8h 45m and costs $65 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Lancaster to Meriden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lancaster to Meriden bus from?

Lancaster to Meriden bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Harrisburg Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lancaster to Meriden train from?

Lancaster to Meriden train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Lancaster to Meriden?

The best way to get from Lancaster to Meriden is to train which takes 8h 45m and costs $65 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 12h 26m.

Where does the Lancaster to Meriden bus arrive?

Lancaster to Meriden bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Lancaster to Meriden train arrive?

Lancaster to Meriden train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.

Can I drive from Lancaster to Meriden?

Yes, the driving distance between Lancaster to Meriden is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Lancaster to Meriden.

How do I get a train ticket from Lancaster to Meriden?

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Where can I stay near Meriden?

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Lancaster to Meriden - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Meridentrain Vermonter / ...
8h 45m
$65–155
Drive 243.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lancaster to Meridencar 243.2 mi
4h 53m
$45–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0421 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York to New Havenbus Bz 0210
12h 26m
$55–105
Train via New Haven (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haventrain Northeast Regional / ...
8h 53m
$64–712
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to New Haventrain
3. Take the bus from Church St @ Chapel St to State St @ Meriden RR Stationbus 215 / ...
10h 7m
$66–143

Lancaster to Meriden by bus and train (Amtrak)

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8h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 291.8 mi
Duration: 8h 45m

What companies run services between Lancaster, PA, USA and Meriden, CT, USA?

You can take a bus from Queen St. Station to Meriden via AMTRAK ETown, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and Newark Penn Station in around 8h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queen St. Station to State St @ Meriden Transit Center via AMTRAK ETown, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, Harrisburg, Harrisburg Bus Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, and Union Ave @ New Haven Union Station in around 12h 26m.

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