There are 5 ways to get from Norwalk to Meriden by train (Amtrak), bus, car, taxi, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from East Norwalk to New Haventrain New Haven
- Take the train from New Haven to Meridentrain Amtrak Hartford Line / ...
2h 25m$21–33Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from East Ave. at Bettswood Rd. to Westfield Connecticut Post Mallbus Cl
- Take the bus from Church St @ Chapel St to State St @ Meriden RR Stationbus 215 / ...
4h 28m$6Drive 47.5 mi
- Drive from Norwalk to Meridencar 47.5 mi
1h$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Norwalk to Meridentaxi 47.5 mi
1h$120–150Train, line 950 bus
- Take the train from East Norwalk to New Haventrain New Haven
- Take the bus from Union Ave @ New Haven Union Station to State St @ Meriden Transit Centerbus 950
2h 39m$13–19
Norwalk to Meriden by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Norwalk to Meriden is to bus which costs $6 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Norwalk to Meriden is to drive which takes 1h and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Norwalk to Meriden station. However, there are services departing from East Ave. at Bettswood Rd. and arriving at State St @ Meriden RR Station via CT Post Mall @ CT Post Mall Transit Hub and Church St @ Chapel St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Norwalk to Meriden. However, there are services departing from East Norwalk and arriving at Meriden via New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
The distance between Norwalk and Meriden is 49 miles. The road distance is 47.8 miles.
The best way to get from Norwalk to Meriden without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs $20 - $35.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Norwalk to Meriden, including transfers.
Norwalk to Meriden bus services, operated by Greater Bridgeport Transit, depart from East Ave. at Bettswood Rd. station.
Norwalk to Meriden train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from East Norwalk station.
The best way to get from Norwalk to Meriden is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs $20 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 and takes 4h 28m.
What companies run services between Norwalk, CT, USA and Meriden, CT, USA?
You can take a train from East Norwalk to Meriden via New Haven in around 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from East Ave. at Bettswood Rd. to State St @ Meriden RR Station via CT Post Mall @ CT Post Mall Transit Hub and Church St @ Chapel St in around 4h 28m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from East Norwalk to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–13
- Peak
- $15–17
Train from East Norwalk to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–13
- Peak
- $15–17
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Haven to Meriden
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 203-333-3031
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greater Bridgeport Transit
Bus from East Ave. at Bettswood Rd. to Westfield Connecticut Post Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Greater Bridgeport Transit
- Phone
- +1 860-525-9181
- Website
- CT Transit
Bus from Church St @ Chapel St to State St @ Meriden RR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- CT Transit
- Book at
- CT Transit Bookings
- Two-Hour Pass
- $2
Bus from Union Ave @ New Haven Union Station to State St @ Meriden Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- CT Transit
- Book at
- CT Transit Bookings
- Two-Hour Pass
- $2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Stamford Taxi
- Phone
- +1-203-883-4553
Norwalk Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- +1 203-855-1764
- Website
- norwalktaxi.com
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 203-334-2121
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Booking & Getting There
Norwalk to Meriden bus services, operated by Greater Bridgeport Transit, arrive at Westfield Connecticut Post Mall station.
Norwalk to Meriden train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at New Haven station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norwalk to Meriden is 48 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Norwalk to Meriden.
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