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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Manhattan is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Manhattan is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $18 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Manhattan?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Chester Park & Ride @ W Main St and arriving at New York via Hartford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Manhattan?

No, there is no direct train from Chester station to Manhattan station. However, there are services departing from Old Saybrook Amtrak Station and arriving at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

How far is it from Chester to Manhattan?

The distance between Chester and Manhattan is 118 miles. The road distance is 101.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Manhattan without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs $35 - $75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Chester to Manhattan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Manhattan bus from?

Chester to Manhattan bus services, operated by CT Transit, depart from Chester Park & Ride @ W Main St station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Manhattan train from?

Chester to Manhattan train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Old Saybrook Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Chester to Manhattan?

The best way to get from Chester to Manhattan is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 24m.

Where does the Chester to Manhattan bus arrive?

Chester to Manhattan bus services, operated by CT Transit, arrive at Asylum St @ Union Pl station.

Where does the Chester to Manhattan train arrive?

Chester to Manhattan train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Chester to Manhattan?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Manhattan is 101 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Chester to Manhattan.

Where can I stay near Manhattan?

There are 3847+ hotels available in Manhattan.

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There are 5 ways to get from Chester to Manhattan by train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Old Saybrook Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
3h 35m
$35–75
Drive 100.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chester to Manhattancar 100.9 mi
2h 23m
$19–27
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Old Saybrook Amtrak Station to New Haventrain Commuter Rail / ...
2. Take the bus from New Haven to New Yorkbus Bz 0203
4h 18m
$34–48
Train via New Haven
1. Take the train from Old Saybrook Amtrak Station to New Haventrain Commuter Rail / ...
2. Take the train from New Haven to 125th Street - Harlemtrain New Haven
3h 44m
$24–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Park & Ride @ W Main St to Asylum St @ Union Plbus 921
2. Take the bus from Hartford to New Yorkbus Ppb 5774 / ...
4h 24m
$37–55

Chester to Manhattan by bus and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 117.6 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Old Saybrook Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Park & Ride @ W Main St to New York via Asylum St @ Union Pl and Hartford in around 4h 24m.

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