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Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Manhattan takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester to Manhattan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 16m
Duration
103 mi
Distance
$303
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Chester Transit Center to Gray 30th St Stationtrain train Wil
  2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
2h 11m
$23–604

Chester to Manhattan train times

Trains run hourly between Chester and Manhattan. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Manhattan at 12:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrak2h 43m • 1 change

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    SEPTAAmtrak Acela2h 21m • 1 change

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    SEPTAAmtrak2h 9m • 1 change

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    SEPTAAmtrak2h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrak Acela2h 9m • 1 change

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    SEPTAAmtrak Acela2h 27m • 1 change

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    SEPTAAmtrak1h 58m • 1 change

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    SEPTAAmtrak Acela2h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrak Acela2h 9m • 1 change

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    SEPTAAmtrak Acela2h 27m • 1 change

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    SEPTAAmtrak1h 58m • 1 change

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    SEPTAAmtrak Acela2h 3m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chester to Manhattan? 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.

Map of how to get from Chester to Manhattan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 102.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 16m

What companies run services between Chester, PA, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Chester Transit Center to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station via 30th Street Station in around 2h 11m.

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