How much is the train ticket from Newark to Meriden?

The cheapest train tickets from Newark to Meriden start from R 505. The average price for this train route is around R 1 919. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Newark to Meriden?

The average train journey time from Newark to Meriden is 3h 19m, covering a distance of 146 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2h 51m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Newark to Meriden route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 18 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Newark to Meriden?

The earliest train from Newark to Meriden departs at 04:48. And the latest train departs at 20:13.

Train Newark to Meriden from R 502 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Newark to Meriden on 12 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	19:54	Penn Station	3h 40m	23:34	Meriden, CT	Cheapest
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	08:29	Penn Station	2h 46m	11:15	Meriden, CT	Fastest
	Train	18:01	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	3h 23m	21:24	Meriden, CT	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	08:29	Penn Station	2h 46m	11:15	Meriden, CT	No tags
	Train	18:01	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	3h 23m	21:24	Meriden, CT	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:20 AM EST.

Get from Newark to Meriden

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 3 hours 19 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 505, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18train per day

3h 19mAverage duration

146 kmDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 637 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5637 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 505

Amtrak Newark Meriden recent customer reviews

It was nice

Nana Yaa F.

24 February 2024

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Newark, NJ to Meriden by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Newark to Meriden?
The cheapest train tickets from Newark to Meriden start from R 505. The average price for this train route is around R 1 919. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Newark to Meriden?
The average train journey time from Newark to Meriden is 3h 19m, covering a distance of 146 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2h 51m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Newark to Meriden route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 18 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Newark to Meriden?
The earliest train from Newark to Meriden departs at 04:48. And the latest train departs at 20:13.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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The cheapest trip from Newark, NJ to Meriden was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of R 502

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Newark, NJ to Meriden as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 502 to R 4 860 for a train ticket from Newark, NJ to Meriden based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 502, which is on 2025-12-15.