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How to get fromMeriden to Jersey Cityby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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

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  1. Train via New Haven (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Meriden to New Haventrain train Amtrak Hartford Line / ...
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2h 58m
    $25–622

  2. Drive 97.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Meriden to Jersey Citycar car 97.4 mi
    2h 7m
    $18–26

  3. Line 950 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from State St @ Meriden Transit Center to Union Ave @ Cinque Grnbus bus 950
    2. Take the bus from New Haven Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jfk Blvd At Highland Avebus bus 119
    4h 20m
    $21–71

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Meriden to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    4h 19m
    $35–73

  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 Grand Central Terminaltrain train New Haven
    4h 39m
    $26–41

Meriden to Jersey City by train (Amtrak)

Calendar64Weekly Trains
Duration2h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 98.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 58m

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

You can take a train from Meriden to Secaucus Upper Level via New Haven, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and New York Penn Station in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State St @ Meriden Transit Center to Jfk Blvd At Highland Ave via New Haven Union Station and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 4h 20m.

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