What is the cheapest way to get from Baltimore to Chester?

The cheapest way to get from Baltimore to Chester is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Baltimore to Chester?

The fastest way to get from Baltimore to Chester is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Baltimore and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Baltimore station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and arriving at Mount Arlington via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Baltimore and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Baltimore station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Penn Station and arriving at Gladstone via Newark Broad St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

How far is it from Baltimore to Chester?

The distance between Baltimore and Chester is 216 miles. The road distance is 170.7 miles.

How do I travel from Baltimore to Chester without a car?

The best way to get from Baltimore to Chester without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs $80 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Baltimore to Chester?

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Baltimore to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Baltimore to Chester bus from?

Baltimore to Chester bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Baltimore to Chester train from?

Baltimore to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.

Train or bus from Baltimore to Chester?

The best way to get from Baltimore to Chester is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs $80 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $170 and takes 6h 2m.

Where does the Baltimore to Chester bus arrive?

Baltimore to Chester bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at New York station.

Where does the Baltimore to Chester train arrive?

Baltimore to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Newark Penn Station.

Can I drive from Baltimore to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Baltimore to Chester is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Baltimore to Chester.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 67+ hotels available in Chester.

Baltimore to Chester - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Baltimore to Chester by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Acela
2. Take the train from Newark Broad St to Gladstonetrain Mneg
4h 47m
$83–163
Drive 169.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Baltimore to Chestercar 169.7 mi
3h 38m
$31–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to New Yorkbus Greyhound US0235
2. Take the bus from New York to Mount Arlingtonbus Hzl 11Amny / ...
6h 2m
$105–165
Train, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
3. Take the train from Newark Broad St to Gladstonetrain
6h 42m
$932–2,311
Bus via Summit
1. Take the bus from Baltimore to Newark Penn Stationbus Washington / ...
7h 4m
$68–150
Train, fly to Laguardia Airport
1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
3. Take the train from Newark Broad St to Gladstonetrain
7h 25m
$131–1,323
Train, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane DCA - JFK
3. Take the train from Newark Broad St to Gladstonetrain
7h 13m
$947–3,136

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) flights

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Distance: 215.2 mi
Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Baltimore, MD, USA and Chester, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Baltimore Penn Station to Chester via Newark, Penn Station, Newark Penn Station, Broad St Across From Njt Station, Newark Broad St, and Gladstone in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chester via New York and Mount Arlington in around 6h 2m.

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