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The cheapest and fastest buses from Meriden, CT to New Haven, CT
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 15
Cheapest price on Sep 15
$4
Average ticket price on Sep 15
$5
Fastest journey on Sep 15
30 m
Average journey duration on Sep 15
31 m
Buses on Sep 15
38
Distance
27 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Meriden, CT to New Haven, CT is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Meriden, CT to New Haven, CT will cost around $5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $4.
Fast buses
On Tue, Sep 15, we found 38 buses from Meriden, CT to New Haven, CT, including 25 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 15 the direct buses cover the 27 km distance in an average of 31 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 30 m .
On Tue, Sep 15 the slowest buses will take 32 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
7:18 AM0h30Meriden, CT7:48 AMNew Haven, CT$41One-way0 transfers- 7:31 AM1h17Meriden, CT8:48 AMNew Haven, CT$41One-way0 transfers
- 8:03 AM0h30Meriden, CT8:33 AMNew Haven, CT$41One-way0 transfers
- 8:05 AM1h15Meriden, CT9:20 AMNew Haven, CT$41One-way0 transfers
- 9:25 AM1h08Meriden, CT10:33 AMNew Haven, CT$41One-way0 transfers
- 7:18 AM0h30Meriden, CT7:48 AMNew Haven, CT$41One-way0 transfers
- 8:03 AM0h30Meriden, CT8:33 AMNew Haven, CT$41One-way0 transfers
- 12:45 PM0h32Meriden, CT1:17 PMNew Haven, CT$41One-way0 transfers
- 2:05 PM0h32Meriden, CT2:37 PMNew Haven, CT$41One-way0 transfers
- 3:45 PM0h32Meriden, CT4:17 PMNew Haven, CT$41One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Meriden, CT to New Haven, CT
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Meriden, CT to New Haven, CT among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 55m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $8, while a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 16 miles (27 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$8 Average price Cheapest | $5 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
55m Average total duration Fastest 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
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The cheapest way to travel from Meriden, CT to New Haven, CT is a train with an average price of $8.
The fastest way to travel from Meriden, CT to New Haven, CT is by train with an average journey time of 25m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Meriden, CT and New Haven, CT including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Meriden, CT to New Haven, CT among Omio's users.
Meriden, CT to New Haven, CT Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator CT Transit | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 01:33AM | Duration 1h23 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator CT Transit | Departure Time 12:38AM | Arrival Time 01:32AM | Duration 0h54 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator CT Transit | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 05:57AM | Duration 1h07 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator CT Transit | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator CT Transit | Departure Time 06:36AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator CT Transit | Departure Time 06:38AM | Arrival Time 07:08AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator CT Transit | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:49AM | Duration 1h49 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator CT Transit | Departure Time 07:18AM | Arrival Time 07:48AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator CT Transit | Departure Time 07:31AM | Arrival Time 08:48AM | Duration 1h17 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator CT Transit | Departure Time 08:03AM | Arrival Time 08:33AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator CT Transit | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator CT Transit | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:34AM | Duration 1h34 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator CT Transit | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 10:33AM | Duration 1h08 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator CT Transit | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:34AM | Duration 1h34 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator CT Transit | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 11:33AM | Duration 1h08 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator CT Transit | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:34PM | Duration 1h34 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator CT Transit | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 12:33PM | Duration 1h08 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator CT Transit | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:34PM | Duration 1h34 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator CT Transit | Departure Time 12:18PM | Arrival Time 01:33PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator CT Transit | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 01:17PM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator CT Transit | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:34PM | Duration 1h34 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator CT Transit | Departure Time 01:18PM | Arrival Time 02:33PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator CT Transit | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:34PM | Duration 1h34 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator CT Transit | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 02:37PM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator CT Transit | Departure Time 02:18PM | Arrival Time 03:33PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator CT Transit | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator CT Transit | Departure Time 03:07PM | Arrival Time 04:29PM | Duration 1h22 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator CT Transit | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 04:17PM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator CT Transit | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:23PM | Duration 1h23 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator CT Transit | Departure Time 04:08PM | Arrival Time 05:22PM | Duration 1h14 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator CT Transit | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 05:17PM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator CT Transit | Departure Time 05:08PM | Arrival Time 06:29PM | Duration 1h21 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator CT Transit | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 06:07PM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator CT Transit | Departure Time 06:06PM | Arrival Time 07:12PM | Duration 1h06 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator CT Transit | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 06:47PM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator CT Transit | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator CT Transit | Departure Time 07:28PM | Arrival Time 08:34PM | Duration 1h06 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator CT Transit | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator CT Transit | Departure Time 08:28PM | Arrival Time 09:34PM | Duration 1h06 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator CT Transit | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator CT Transit | Departure Time 09:28PM | Arrival Time 10:34PM | Duration 1h06 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator CT Transit | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator CT Transit | Departure Time 10:28PM | Arrival Time 11:34PM | Duration 1h06 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator CT Transit | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator CT Transit | Departure Time 11:28PM | Arrival Time 12:34AM | Duration 1h06 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Live departures
Meriden, CT to New Haven, CT bus times
The table below shows live departures for Meriden, CT to New Haven, CT buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, September 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 7:18 AM Meriden, CT | 0h30 | 7:48 AM New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:31 AM Meriden, CT | 1h17 | 8:48 AM New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:03 AM Meriden, CT | 0h30 | 8:33 AM New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:05 AM Meriden, CT | 1h15 | 9:20 AM New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:00 AM Meriden, CT | 1h34 | 10:34 AM New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
| 9:25 AM Meriden, CT | 1h08 | 10:33 AM New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:00 AM Meriden, CT | 1h34 | 11:34 AM New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
| 10:25 AM Meriden, CT | 1h08 | 11:33 AM New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:00 AM Meriden, CT | 1h34 | 12:34 PM New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
| 11:25 AM Meriden, CT | 1h08 | 12:33 PM New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:00 PM Meriden, CT | 1h34 | 1:34 PM New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
| 12:18 PM Meriden, CT | 1h15 | 1:33 PM New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:45 PM Meriden, CT | 0h32 | 1:17 PM New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:00 PM Meriden, CT | 1h34 | 2:34 PM New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
| 1:18 PM Meriden, CT | 1h15 | 2:33 PM New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:00 PM Meriden, CT | 1h34 | 3:34 PM New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
| 2:05 PM Meriden, CT | 0h32 | 2:37 PM New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:18 PM Meriden, CT | 1h15 | 3:33 PM New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:00 PM Meriden, CT | 1h30 | 4:30 PM New Haven, CT | 1 transfer | |
| 3:07 PM Meriden, CT | 1h22 | 4:29 PM New Haven, CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Meriden, CT to New Haven, CT
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Take a bus from Meriden, CT to New Haven, CT and enjoy the approximately 16 miles (27 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest bus runs at 06:43, the last at 23:12.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Distance 16 miles (27 km) |
First bus 6:43 AM |
Last bus 11:12 PM |
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Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Train from $7
Complete guide to New Haven, CT
Things to do in New Haven, CT
Discover the best of New Haven, CT — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect New Haven, CT trip today.
- Must visit
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Renowned museum of rare books and manuscripts, famous for its translucent marble building and a Gutenberg Bible on display.
- Must visit
Yale Peabody Museum
Major natural history museum known for dinosaur fossils, minerals, and cultural exhibits, recently renewed with modern galleries.
- Must visit
New Haven Green
Historic central green framed by churches and civic buildings. It is the city's signature gathering place and best starting point downtown.
- Must visit
East Rock Park
Beloved hilltop park with traprock cliffs, trails, and sweeping city views. Popular for hiking, photos, and local outdoor culture.
- Must visit
Yale University Campus
Tree-lined neighborhood centered on Yale's colleges, museums, and courtyards. Best area for architecture spotting and campus wandering.
- Vegetarian
New Haven-Style Apizza
New Haven-style apizza is coal-fired, thin, chewy, and lightly charred. It is the city’s signature food and a defining local tradition.
White Clam Pizza
White clam pizza tops apizza with fresh clams, garlic, olive oil, oregano, and grated cheese. It is a New Haven original made famous locally.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
Italian Ice
Italian ice is a smooth frozen fruit dessert sold in classic neighborhood stands. It is a beloved warm-weather treat in New Haven.
Libby's Italian Pastry Shop
Beloved neighborhood stand serving Italian ice and frozen treats. A simple, nostalgic stop for a classic local dessert in East Rock.
Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana
Legendary casual pizzeria on Wooster Street, known for coal-fired apizza and the original white clam pie. Bustling, historic, and quintessentially New Haven.
Union League Cafe
Refined farm-to-table restaurant highlighting seasonal New England ingredients with polished service. One of New Haven’s best-known upscale dining rooms.
United States Dollar ($)
Moderate for U.S. city travel: hotels can be pricey on peak dates, dining is mid-range, and local buses are relatively affordable.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- $10-18 for fast food or casual takeout.
- Mid-range
- $20-40 per person for a mid-range restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- $60+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- $3-6 for coffee or cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, more for excellent service. Taxis: 10-15%. Cafes: round up or add $1.
FAQs: Bus from Meriden, CT to New Haven, CT
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