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

The cheapest way to get from Meriden to Amherst is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Meriden to Amherst is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs $11 - $17.

Is there a direct bus between Meriden and Amherst?

No, there is no direct bus from Meriden to Amherst. However, there are services departing from State St @ Meriden Transit Center and arriving at Amherst Center via Hartford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Meriden and Amherst?

No, there is no direct train from Meriden to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Meriden and arriving at Northampton via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

How far is it from Meriden to Amherst?

The distance between Meriden and Amherst is 70 miles. The road distance is 64 miles.

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

The best way to get from Meriden to Amherst without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 46m and costs $17 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Meriden to Amherst, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Meriden to Amherst bus from?

Meriden to Amherst bus services, operated by CT Transit, depart from State St @ Meriden Transit Center station.

Where do I catch the Meriden to Amherst train from?

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

Train or bus from Meriden to Amherst?

The best way to get from Meriden to Amherst is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs $17 - $40. Alternatively, you can line 950 bus and bus, which costs $13 - $30 and takes 3h 12m.

Where does the Meriden to Amherst bus arrive?

Meriden to Amherst bus services, operated by CT Transit, arrive at Asylum St @ Union Pl station.

Where does the Meriden to Amherst train arrive?

Meriden to Amherst train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Northampton station.

Can I drive from Meriden to Amherst?

Yes, the driving distance between Meriden to Amherst is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Meriden to Amherst.

Where can I stay near Amherst?

There are 42+ hotels available in Amherst.

Meriden to Amherst - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 950 bus

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Meriden to Springfieldtrain Amtrak Hartford Line / ...
2. Take the bus from Springfield to Amherst Centerbus Ppb 6509 / ...
2h 46m
$18–37
Drive 63.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Meriden to Amherstcar 63.6 mi
1h 30m
$12–17
Train, bus via Academy of Music
1. Take the train from Meriden to Springfieldtrain
2. Take the bus from Union Station Bay 10 to Academy of Musicbus
3. Take the bus from Academy of Music to Amherst Collegebus B43
2h 58m
$14–29
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Meriden to Northamptontrain Valley Flyer / ...
2h 53m
$17–37
Line 950 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from State St @ Meriden Transit Center to Asylum St @ Union Plbus 950
2. Take the bus from Hartford to Amherst Centerbus Ppb 6850
3h 12m
$14–29

Meriden to Amherst by train and bus

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2h 46mAverage Duration

$18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 69.9 mi
Duration: 2h 46m

What companies run services between Meriden, CT, USA and Amherst, MA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Meriden to Northampton 3 times a day. Tickets cost $16–40 and the journey takes 1h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State St @ Meriden Transit Center to Amherst Center via Asylum St @ Union Pl and Hartford in around 3h 12m.

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