There are 4 ways to get from Salem to Meriden by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Boston to New Haventrain Northeast Regional
5h 11m$51–678Line 450 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from North St @ Essex St to Congress St @ Haymarket Stabus 450
- Take the bus from Boston to Hartford Union Stationbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
5h 36m$22–36Train, bus, line 950 bus
- Take the train from Salem to Chelseatrain
- Take the bus from Chelsea to South Stationbus Sl3
- Take the bus from Boston to Hartfordbus
- Take the bus from Spruce St @ Union Station Bus Terminal to State St @ Meriden Transit Centerbus 950
5h 22m$25–50Drive 130.1 mi
- Drive from Salem to Meridencar 130.1 mi
2h 35m$24–35
Salem to Meriden by train and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Meriden is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Meriden is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $23 - $35.
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 36m.
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 11m.
The distance between Salem and Meriden is 194 miles. The road distance is 130.8 miles.
The best way to get from Salem to Meriden without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs $50 - $700.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Salem to Meriden, including transfers.
Salem to Meriden bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from North St @ Essex St station.
Salem to Meriden train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Salem to Meriden is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs $50 - $700. Alternatively, you can line 450 bus and bus, which costs $21 - $40 and takes 5h 36m.
What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and Meriden, CT, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Boston to New Haven every 3 hours. Tickets cost $85–140 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North St @ Essex St to State St @ Meriden Transit Center via Congress St @ Haymarket Sta, Haymarket, Downtown Crossing, Boston, Hartford, Union Station, and Spruce St @ Union Station Bus Terminal in around 5h 36m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $35–470
- First Class
- $160–650
Train from Salem to Chelsea
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Bus from Chelsea to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from North St @ Essex St to Congress St @ Haymarket Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to Hartford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 860-525-9181
- Website
- CT Transit
Bus from Spruce St @ Union Station Bus Terminal to State St @ Meriden Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- CT Transit
- Book at
- CT Transit Bookings
- Two-Hour Pass
- $2
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Hartford Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–27
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Hartford Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Salem to Meriden bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Congress St @ Haymarket Sta station.
Salem to Meriden train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Haven station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Meriden is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Salem to Meriden.
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