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How to get fromMeriden to Philadelphiaby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Meriden to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train via New Haven (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from New Haven to 30th Street Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    4h 33m
    $45–716

  2. Drive  183.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Meriden to Philadelphiacar car 183.4 mi
    3h 43m
    $31–44

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from New Haven Bus Stop to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0235D
    5h 40m
    $37–62

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Meriden to Hartford Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane BDL - PHL
    4h 30m
    $69–431

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Meriden to 30th Street Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    4h 34m
    $100–160

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from State St @ Meriden RR Station to Temple St @ New Haven Greenbus bus 215 / ...
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 30m
    $43–639

Meriden to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak)

Calendar64Weekly Trains
Duration4h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 184.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Meriden, CT, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from New Haven to 30th Street Station hourly. Tickets cost $90–140 and the journey takes 3h 27m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from New Haven Bus Stop to Philadelphia Bus Station once a week. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 4h.

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