There are 4 ways to get from Bloomfield to Chester by train, car, taxi, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Newark Broad St to Gladstonetrain Mneg
2h 36m$29–58Drive 31.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bloomfield to Chestercar 31.1 mi
52 min$6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bloomfield to Chestertaxi 31.1 mi
52 min$120–150Line 72 bus, train
- Take the bus from Broad St At Pitt St to University Ave At Lackawanna Avebus 72
- Take the train from Newark Broad St to Gladstonetrain Mneg
2h 49m$28–53
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bloomfield to Chester is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 52 min.
The fastest way to get from Bloomfield to Chester is to drive which takes 52 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct train from Bloomfield to Chester. However, there are services departing from Glen Ridge and arriving at Gladstone via Newark Broad St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
The distance between Bloomfield and Chester is 44 miles. The road distance is 31.3 miles.
The best way to get from Bloomfield to Chester without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs $29 - $60.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Bloomfield to Chester, including transfers.
Bloomfield to Chester train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Broad St station.
Bloomfield to Chester train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Gladstone station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bloomfield to Chester is 31 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Bloomfield to Chester.
There are 68+ hotels available in Chester.
What companies run services between Bloomfield, NJ, USA and Chester, NJ, USA?
NJ Transit operates a train from Newark Broad St to Gladstone hourly. Tickets cost $3–19 and the journey takes 1h 18m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Broad St to Gladstone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–19
Train from Newark Broad St to Gladstone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–19
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Broad St At Pitt St to University Ave At Lackawanna Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $2–6
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Classic Taxi
- Phone
- +1 973-484-9494
Denville Taxi Service
- Phone
- (973) 814 9600
- Website
- denvilletaxiservice.com
Newark Airport Limo & Taxi
- Phone
- (732) 548-1141
Quick Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 (973) 338 2101
- Website
- quick-taxiservice.com
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