The average bus between Manhattan and Chester takes 5h 17m and the fastest bus takes 3h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manhattan to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Manhattan and Chester. The earliest departure is at 9:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manhattan is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Chester at 6:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Hartford and take an average of 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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9h 13m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Manhattan to Chester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Manhattan to Chester. However, there are services departing from Manhattan station and arriving at Chester station via Hartford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
Manhattan to Chester bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from New York station.
Manhattan to Chester bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Chester Park & Ride @ W Main St station.
The distance between Manhattan and Chester is 144.5 km. The road distance is 233 km.
You can take a bus from New York to Chester Park & Ride @ W Main St via Hartford and Asylum St @ Bushnell Park in around 4h 20m.