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How to get fromMeriden to Long Islandby train, car ferry, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Meriden to Long Island by train, car ferry, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Train, car ferry via New Haven

    best
    1. Take the train from Meriden to New Haventrain train Amtrak Hartford Line / ...
    2. Take the carferry from Bridgeport to Port Jeffersoncarferry car ferry Bridgeport- Port Jefferson
    2h 57m
    $33–103

  2. Drive 97.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Meriden to Brooklyncar car 97.8 mi
    2h 5m
    $18–26

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    3h 7m
    $26–615

  4. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Meriden to Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2. Take the carferry from Bridgeport to Port Jeffersoncarferry car ferry Bridgeport- Port Jefferson
    3h 8m
    $33–103

  5. 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 to New Yorkbus bus Bz 0203
    3h 45m
    $21–47

  6. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from E Main St @ Saint Casimir Dr to Temple St @ New Haven Greenbus bus 215
    2. Take the bus from Westfield Connecticut Post Mall to Water St. at John St.bus bus Cl
    3. Take the carferry from Bridgeport to Port Jeffersoncarferry car ferry
    5h 15m
    $27–91

Meriden to Long Island by train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar64Weekly Services
Duration3h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 52.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Meriden, CT, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $22–50 and the journey takes 1h 37m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State St @ Meriden Transit Center to Queens Plaza via New Haven, New York, and 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 3h 45m.

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