There are 9 ways to get from Baltimore to Chester by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or subway
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Train via New York (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
6h 55m$79–174Drive 290.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Baltimore to Chestercar 290.7 mi
5h 43m$53–77Bus, train
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from New York to New Havenbus
- Take the train from New Haven to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 32m$56–105Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport, bus
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane BWI - BDL
- Take the bus from Central Row South Side @ Travelers to Chester Park & Ride @ W Main Stbus
5h 15m$64–432Bus
- Take the bus from Baltimore to New Yorkbus
- Take the bus from New York to Hartfordbus
- Take the bus from Asylum St @ Bushnell Park to Chester Park & Ride @ W Main Stbus 921
9h 4m$81–161Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
10h 21m$75–180Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane DCA - BDL
- Take the bus from Central Row South Side @ Travelers to Chester Park & Ride @ W Main Stbus
6h 25m$93–1,171Train, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane IAD - BDL
- Take the bus from Central Row South Side @ Travelers to Chester Park & Ride @ W Main Stbus
7h 12m$61–382Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane PHL - BDL
- Take the bus from Central Row South Side @ Travelers to Chester Park & Ride @ W Main Stbus
6h 35m$87–1,062
Baltimore to Chester by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Baltimore to Chester is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Baltimore to Chester is to fly and bus which takes 5h 15m and costs $60 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Baltimore to Chester. However, there are services departing from Baltimore and arriving at Chester Park & Ride @ W Main St via New York and Asylum St @ Bushnell Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Baltimore station to Chester station. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Penn Station and arriving at Old Saybrook Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Baltimore and Chester is 303 miles. The road distance is 292.4 miles.
The best way to get from Baltimore to Chester without a car is to train via New York which takes 6h 55m and costs $75 - $180.
It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Baltimore to Chester, including transfers.
Baltimore to Chester bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Baltimore station.
Baltimore to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.
The best way to get from Baltimore to Chester is to train via New York which takes 6h 55m and costs $75 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 9h 4m.
What companies run services between Baltimore, MD, USA and Chester, CT, USA?
You can take a train from Baltimore Penn Station to Main St & Maple St via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Old Saybrook Amtrak Station, and Stage Rd & Rt 1 in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Baltimore to Chester Park & Ride @ W Main St via New York, Hartford, and Asylum St @ Bushnell Park in around 9h 4m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Bradley International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–700
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $40–480
- First Class
- $180–700
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $21–460
- First Class
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Baltimore to Chester bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Baltimore to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Baltimore to Chester is 292 miles. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Baltimore to Chester.
There are 104+ hotels available in Chester.


