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. However, there are services departing from Old Saybrook Amtrak Station and arriving at 125th Street - Harlem via Stamford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from Chester to Manhattan?

The distance between Chester and Manhattan is 111 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 via Stamford which takes 3h 41m and costs $28 - $60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m 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 via Stamford which takes 3h 41m and costs $28 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $45 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 Stamford Amtrak 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 3758+ hotels available in Manhattan.

Chester to Manhattan - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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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 via Stamford
best
1. Take the train from Old Saybrook Amtrak Station to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
2. Take the train from Stamford to 125th Street - Harlemtrain New Haven / ...
3h 41m
$29–58
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
$21–34
Train
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 42m
$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
$24–45

Chester to Manhattan by bus and train

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Distance: 110.5 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Chester Center @ Water Street Parking Lot to 125th Street - Harlem via Stage Rd & Route 1, Old Saybrook Amtrak Station, Stamford Amtrak Station, and Stamford in around 3h 41m. 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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