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How to get fromBuffalo to Chesterby train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 9 ways to get from Buffalo to Chester by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train, bus via Syracuse

    best
    1. Take the train from Buffalo to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train Empire Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse to Middletownbus bus Adt A143
    7h 5m
    $120–369

  2. Drive 318.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Buffalo to Chestercar car 318.1 mi
    6h 14m
    $59–84

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Buffalo to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    8h
    $226–422

  4. Fly to Laguardia Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane BUF - LGA
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Chester Park Ridebus bus
    5h 18m
    $109–666

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to New Yorkbus bus Adt N813 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Chester Park Ridebus bus ShortLine Hudson
    10h
    $77–308

  6. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus N2686 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Chester Park Ridebus bus ShortLine Hudson
    11h 2m
    $94–169

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Buffalo to New York Penn Stationtrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Chester Park Ridebus bus ShortLine Hudson
    11h 19m
    $134–319

  8. Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane BUF - JFK
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Chester Park Ridebus bus
    5h 31m
    $85–422

  9. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane BUF - EWR
    2. Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Harrimantrain train
    6h 28m
    $81–411

Buffalo to Chester by bus

Calendar36Weekly Buses
Duration10hAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 347.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Chester, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Buffalo to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $110–250 and the journey takes 6h 42m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to Chester Park Ride via New York and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 10h.

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