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

The cheapest way to get from Meriden to Shelton is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 32 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Meriden to Shelton is to drive which takes 32 min and costs $4 - $7.

Is there a direct bus between Meriden and Shelton?

No, there is no direct bus from Meriden to Shelton. However, there are services departing from E Main St @ Saint Casimir Dr and arriving at Howe Ave @ Cornell St via Chapel St @ Temple St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Meriden and Shelton?

No, there is no direct train from Meriden to Shelton. However, there are services departing from Meriden and arriving at Derby-Shelton via New Haven and Bridgeport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.

How far is it from Meriden to Shelton?

The distance between Meriden and Shelton is 29 miles. The road distance is 25.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Meriden to Shelton without a car is to train and line 255 bus which takes 1h 34m and costs $7 - $16.

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

It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Meriden to Shelton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Meriden to Shelton bus from?

Meriden to Shelton bus services, operated by CT Transit, depart from E Main St @ Saint Casimir Dr station.

Where do I catch the Meriden to Shelton train from?

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

Train or bus from Meriden to Shelton?

The best way to get from Meriden to Shelton is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs $18 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 255 bus, which costs $2 - $9 and takes 2h 18m.

Where does the Meriden to Shelton bus arrive?

Meriden to Shelton bus services, operated by CT Transit, arrive at Temple St @ New Haven Green station.

Where does the Meriden to Shelton train arrive?

Meriden to Shelton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Haven station.

Can I drive from Meriden to Shelton?

Yes, the driving distance between Meriden to Shelton is 25 miles. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Meriden to Shelton.

Where can I stay near Shelton?

There are 273+ hotels available in Shelton.

Meriden to Shelton - 5 ways to travel via train, line 255 bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train, line 255 bus
best
1. Take the train from Meriden to New Haventrain Amtrak Hartford Line / ...
2. Take the bus from Chapel St @ Temple St to Howe Ave @ Cornell Stbus 255
1h 34m
$7–16
Bus, line 255 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from E Main St @ Saint Casimir Dr to Temple St @ New Haven Greenbus 215
2. Take the bus from Chapel St @ Temple St to Howe Ave @ Cornell Stbus 255
2h 18m
$3–9
Train
1. Take the train from Meriden to New Haventrain
2. Take the train from New Haven to Bridgeporttrain
3. Take the train from Bridgeport to Derby-Sheltontrain
2h 27m
$18–36
Drive 25.3 mi
1. Drive from Meriden to Sheltoncar 25.3 mi
32 min
$5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Meriden to Sheltontaxi 25.3 mi
32 min
$75–95

Meriden to Shelton by train, foot, and bus

57Weekly Services

1h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 28.8 mi
Duration: 1h 34m

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

You can take a train from Meriden to Derby-Shelton via New Haven and Bridgeport in around 2h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Main St @ Saint Casimir Dr to Howe Ave @ Cornell St via Temple St @ New Haven Green and Chapel St @ Temple St in around 2h 18m.

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