The average bus between Newark and Chester takes 3h 16m and the fastest bus takes 3h 6m. The bus service runs several times per day from Newark 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 4 times a day between Newark and Chester. The earliest departure is at 12:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Newark is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Chester at 2:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Philadelphia and take an average of 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Newark 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 Newark to Chester. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at Chester station via Philadelphia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
Newark to Chester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark station.
Newark to Chester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at 3rd St & Madison St station.
The distance between Newark and Chester is 140.7 km. The road distance is 161 km.
You can take a bus from Newark to 3rd St & Madison St via Philadelphia, Spring Garden, 69th St Transit Center, and 69th St Transit Center South Terminal in around 3h 34m.