There are 4 ways to get from Providence Airport (PVD) to Meriden by train (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Providence to New Haventrain Northeast Regional
4h 3m$34–670Drive 84 mi
cheapest- Drive from Providence Airport (PVD) to Meridencar 84 mi
1h 56m$16–23Bus, line 950 bus
- Take the bus from Providence Downtown to New Haven Union Stationbus Providence
- Take the bus from Union Ave @ New Haven Union Station to State St @ Meriden Transit Centerbus 950
5h 1m$25–66Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Providence-PVD to Meriden84 mi
1h 56m
Providence Airport (PVD) to Meriden by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Providence Airport (PVD) to Meriden is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Providence Airport (PVD) to Meriden is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Providence Airport (PVD) to Meriden. However, there are services departing from Providence Downtown and arriving at State St @ Meriden Transit Center via Union Ave @ New Haven Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Providence Airport (PVD) to Meriden. However, there are services departing from TF Green Airport and arriving at Meriden via Providence and New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Providence Airport (PVD) and Meriden is 141 miles. The road distance is 84.5 miles.
The best way to get from Providence Airport (PVD) to Meriden without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs $30 - $700.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Providence Airport (PVD) to Meriden, including transfers.
Providence Airport (PVD) to Meriden bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence Downtown station.
Providence Airport (PVD) to Meriden train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Providence Airport (PVD) to Meriden is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs $30 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus and line 950 bus, which costs $24 - $70 and takes 5h 1m.
What companies run services between Providence Airport (PVD), USA and Meriden, CT, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Providence to New Haven every 3 hours. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 1h 41m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from TF Green Airport to State St @ Meriden Transit Center via Providence, Providence Downtown, New Haven Union Station, and Union Ave @ New Haven Union Station in around 5h 1m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $26–460
- First Class
- $140–650
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Providence Downtown to New Haven Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–55
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Phone
- +1 860-525-9181
- Website
- cttransit.com
Bus from Union Ave @ New Haven Union Station to State St @ Meriden Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.cttransit.com
- Book at
- https://buypasses.storesecured.com
- Two-Hour Pass
- $2
- Two-Hour Pass express
- $3–4
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Providence-PVD to Meriden
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Providence Airport (PVD) to Meriden bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New Haven Union Station.
Providence Airport (PVD) to Meriden train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Haven station.
Yes, the driving distance between Providence Airport (PVD) to Meriden is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Providence Airport (PVD) to Meriden.
There are 142+ hotels available in Meriden.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Providence Airport (PVD) and Meriden. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








