How to travel from Meriden, CT to New Haven, CT

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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 $7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 54m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $7, while a train costs an average of $7.

Distance: 16 miles (27 km)

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26m

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The cheapest way to travel from Meriden, CT to New Haven, CT is a bus with an average price of $5 (€4).

This is compared to other travel options from Meriden, CT to New Haven, CT:

A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Meriden, CT to New Haven, CT costing on average $7 (€6).

The fastest way to travel from Meriden, CT to New Haven, CT is by bus with an average journey time of 52m.

Other travel options to New Haven, CT take longer:

Train takes on average 54m.

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.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 2m sooner (24m by train vs 26m by car). Tickets start at around $7 (€6) compared to roughly $5 (€4) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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from Meriden, CT to New Haven, CT

How to get from Meriden, CT to New Haven, CT by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Meriden, CT to New Haven, CT is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Amtrak
    11:43 AM0h22
    Meriden, CT
    12:05 PMNew Haven, CT
    $71One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Amtrak
    11:43 AM0h22
    Meriden, CT
    12:05 PMNew Haven, CT
    $71One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Amtrak
    4:59 PM0h21
    Meriden, CT
    5:20 PMNew Haven, CT
    $71One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak
    9:13 AM0h21
    Meriden, CT
    9:34 AMNew Haven, CT
    $71One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Meriden, CT to New Haven, CT

Travel to New Haven, CT easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Meriden, CT to New Haven, CT.

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There are 2 options to travel between Meriden, CT and New Haven, CT including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Meriden, CT to New Haven, CT is a bus with an average price of $5 (€4).

This is compared to other travel options from Meriden, CT to New Haven, CT:

A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Meriden, CT to New Haven, CT costing on average $7 (€6).

The fastest way to travel from Meriden, CT to New Haven, CT is by bus with an average journey time of 52m.

Other travel options to New Haven, CT take longer:

Train takes on average 54m.

The distance from Meriden, CT to New Haven, CT is approximately 16 miles (27 km).
The average frequency per day from Meriden, CT to New Haven, CT is:
  • Around 15 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Meriden, CT and New Haven, CT as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Meriden, CT to New Haven, CT:
  • Trains mostly depart from Meriden Amtrak Station, Meriden, CT and arrive in Union Station, New Haven, CT.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Meriden, CT to New Haven, CT, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to New Haven, CT by train.
  • Travel with CT Transit to go to New Haven, CT by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Meriden, CT to New Haven, CT with the following travel companies:
  • 15 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 8 direct buses per day with CT Transit.
Omio customers who travel from Meriden, CT to New Haven, CT often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Boston, MA, Washington, DC, Philadelphia, PA, Providence, RI. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between New Haven, CT and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in New Haven, CT to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In New Haven, CT, you can explore Wooster Square for authentic Italian cuisine and famous pizzerias or catch a performance at the Long Wharf Theatre and Shubert Theatre. Enjoy a day at Lighthouse Point Park with its historic lighthouse and beach, or visit The Yale Center for British Art. Don't miss the best sights like the historic Yale University campus, the Yale University Art Gallery, the Peabody Museum of Natural History, hiking and views at East Rock Park, and the historic New Haven Green.
To experience New Haven, CT, and its key attractions such as Yale University, the Peabody Museum, and East Rock Park, a stay of 2 to 3 days is generally recommended.

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