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How to get fromMeriden to Essexby train (Amtrak), bus, car, taxi, or train

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Meriden to New Haventrain train Amtrak Hartford Line / ...
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain train Commuter Rail / ...
    2h 48m
    $14–22

  2. Line 590 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Meriden RailRoad Station to Downtown Terminalbus bus 590
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Terminal to Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelterbus bus 644
    3h 31m
    $6

  3. Drive 30.2 mi

    1. Drive from Meriden to Essexcar car 30.2 mi
    39 min
    $6–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Meriden to Essextaxi taxi 30.2 mi
    39 min
    $80–100

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from E Main St @ Saint Casimir Dr to Temple St @ New Haven Greenbus bus 215
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain train Commuter Rail
    3h 50m
    $10–15

Meriden to Essex by train and bus

Calendar54Weekly Services
Duration2h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 56.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 48m

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

You can take a train from Meriden to Essex Center @ Essex Square via New Haven, Old Saybrook Amtrak Station, and Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter in around 2h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Meriden RailRoad Station to Essex Center @ Essex Square via Downtown Terminal and Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter in around 3h 31m.

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