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How to get fromTrenton to New Britainby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Trenton to New Britain by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Trenton to Meridentrain train Vermonter / ...
    4h 36m
    $86–131

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to New Britainbus bus Greyhound US0255s
    6h 17m
    $22–53

  3. Drive  160.3 mi

    1. Drive from Trenton to New Britaincar car 160.3 mi
    3h 20m
    $28–40

  4. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly, line 101 bus

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane PHL - BDL
    3. Take the bus from Main St @ Atheneum Sq to CTfastrak Downtown New Britain Stn @ Bay Lbus bus
    4h 45m
    $144–885

  5. Train via New York (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Trenton to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haventrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    5h 44m
    $61–668

  6. Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly, line 101 bus

    1. Take the train from Trenton to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain train
    3. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane JFK - BDL
    4. Take the bus from Main St @ Atheneum Sq to CTfastrak Downtown New Britain Stn @ Bay Lbus bus
    5h
    $100–462

Trenton to New Britain by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration4h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 164.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Trenton, NJ, USA and New Britain, CT, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Trenton to Meriden 3 times a day. Tickets cost $80–130 and the journey takes 3h 28m.

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