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

The cheapest way to get from Salem to Meriden is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salem to Meriden is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Salem and Meriden?

No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Meriden. However, there are services departing from North St @ Essex St and arriving at State St @ Meriden Transit Center via Boston and Spruce St @ Union Station Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Salem and Meriden?

No, there is no direct train from Salem to Meriden. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Meriden via North Station, Boston and New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

How far is it from Salem to Meriden?

The distance between Salem and Meriden is 137 miles. The road distance is 130.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Salem to Meriden without a car is to line 450 bus and bus which takes 5h 6m and costs $20 - $45.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Salem to Meriden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salem to Meriden bus from?

Salem to Meriden bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from North St @ Essex St station.

Where do I catch the Salem to Meriden train from?

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

Train or bus from Salem to Meriden?

The best way to get from Salem to Meriden is to line 450 bus and bus which takes 5h 6m and costs $20 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $700 and takes 5h 12m.

Where does the Salem to Meriden bus arrive?

Salem to Meriden bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Surface Rd @ Hanover St station.

Where does the Salem to Meriden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Salem to Meriden?

Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Meriden is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Salem to Meriden.

Where can I stay near Meriden?

There are 137+ hotels available in Meriden.

Salem to Meriden - 4 ways to travel via train, line 450 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Salem to Meriden by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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Line 450 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from North St @ Essex St to Surface Rd @ Hanover Stbus 450
2. Take the bus from Boston to Hartford Union Stationbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
5h 6m
$21–41
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to New Haventrain Northeast Regional
5h 12m
$47–675
Drive 130.1 mi
1. Drive from Salem to Meridencar 130.1 mi
2h 35m
$24–35
Train, bus, line 950 bus
1. Take the train from Salem to Chelseatrain
2. Take the bus from Chelsea to South Stationbus Sl3
3. Take the bus from South Station to Hartford Union Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Spruce St @ Union Station Bus Terminal to State St @ Meriden Transit Centerbus 950
5h 27m
$26–72

Salem to Meriden by bus, subway, and foot

45Weekly Services

5h 6mAverage Duration

$21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 136.2 mi
Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and Meriden, CT, USA?

You can take a bus from North St @ Essex St to State St @ Meriden Transit Center via Surface Rd @ Hanover St, Haymarket, Downtown Crossing, Boston, Hartford, Union Station, and Spruce St @ Union Station Bus Terminal in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to New Haven every 3 hours. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.

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