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How to get fromChester to New Havenby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Chester to New Haven by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 644 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chester Center @ Water Street Parking Lot to Stage Rd & Route 1bus bus 644
    2. Take the train from Old Saybrook Amtrak Station to New Haventrain train Commuter Rail
    1h 35m

  2. Drive 29.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chester to New Havencar car 29.8 mi
    45 min
    $6–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chester to New Haventaxi taxi 29.8 mi
    45 min
    $90–110

  4. Line 642 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kirtland Commons @ Spring St to Stage Rd & Route 1bus bus 642 / ...
    2. Take the train from Old Saybrook Amtrak Station to New Haventrain train Commuter Rail / ...
    1h 39m
    $8–10

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  • Distance: 42 mi
  • Duration: 1h 35m

What companies run services between Chester, CT, USA and New Haven, CT, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chester to New Haven. However, you can take the line 644 bus to Stage Rd & Route 1, walk to Old Saybrook Amtrak Station, then take the train to New Haven. Alternatively, you can drive from Chester to New Haven in around 45 min.

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