What is the cheapest way to get from New Canaan to Meriden?

The cheapest way to get from New Canaan to Meriden is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from New Canaan to Meriden?

The fastest way to get from New Canaan to Meriden is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs $9 - $14.

Is there a direct bus between New Canaan and Meriden?

No, there is no direct bus from New Canaan to Meriden. However, there are services departing from Stamford Bus Stop and arriving at State St @ Meriden Transit Center via Union Ave @ New Haven Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

Is there a direct train between New Canaan and Meriden?

No, there is no direct train from New Canaan to Meriden. However, there are services departing from New Canaan and arriving at Meriden via Stamford Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.

How far is it from New Canaan to Meriden?

The distance between New Canaan and Meriden is 66 miles. The road distance is 51.6 miles.

How do I travel from New Canaan to Meriden without a car?

The best way to get from New Canaan to Meriden without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs $24 - $50.

How long does it take to get from New Canaan to Meriden?

It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from New Canaan to Meriden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the New Canaan to Meriden bus from?

New Canaan to Meriden bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Stamford Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the New Canaan to Meriden train from?

New Canaan to Meriden train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Stamford Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from New Canaan to Meriden?

The best way to get from New Canaan to Meriden is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs $24 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus and line 950 bus, which costs $13 - $28 and takes 3h 54m.

Where does the New Canaan to Meriden bus arrive?

New Canaan to Meriden bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at New Haven Bus Stop station.

Where does the New Canaan to Meriden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from New Canaan to Meriden?

Yes, the driving distance between New Canaan to Meriden is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from New Canaan to Meriden.

Where can I stay near Meriden?

There are 137+ hotels available in Meriden.

New Canaan to Meriden - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, line 950 bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from New Canaan to Meriden by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, train, or bus

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Meridentrain Vermonter / ...
2h 55m
$24–50
Drive 51.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from New Canaan to Meridencar 51.3 mi
1h 3m
$10–14
Bus, line 950 bus
1. Take the bus from Stamford Bus Stop to New Haven Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0240
2. Take the bus from Union Ave @ New Haven Union Station to State St @ Meriden Transit Centerbus 950
3h 54m
$13–27
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from New Canaan to Meridentaxi 51.3 mi
1h 3m
$130–160
Train via New Haven
1. Take the train from Stamford to New Haventrain New Haven
3h 10m
$21–623
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Stamford to New Haventrain New Haven
2. Take the bus from Church St @ Chapel St to E Main St @ opp Saint Casimir Drbus 215
3h 53m
$16–615

New Canaan to Meriden by train (Amtrak)

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2h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 65.9 mi
Duration: 2h 55m

What companies run services between New Canaan, CT, USA and Meriden, CT, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Meriden 3 times a day. Tickets cost $18–40 and the journey takes 1h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from New Canaan to State St @ Meriden Transit Center via Stamford, Stamford Bus Stop, New Haven Bus Stop, and Union Ave @ New Haven Union Station in around 3h 54m.

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