There are 7 ways to get from Chester to New York by bus, taxi, train, car, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Lee to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Williamstown
4h 2m$75–126Drive 143.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chester to New Yorkcar 143.5 mi
3h 23m$27–38Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Chester to Springfieldtaxi
- Take the train from Springfield to New Haventrain
- Take the train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
4h 22m$114–735Taxi to Bradley International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Take the taxi from Chester to Hartford-Airport-BDLtaxi
- Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BDL - JFK
2h 36m$237–470Bus via Springfield (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2605 / ...
4h 50m$70–97Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Berkshire Flyer
5h 18m$123–205Taxi, bus, line 905 bus to Albany County Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, subway
- Take the taxi from Chester to Leetaxi
- Take the bus from Lee to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus
- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal to Colonie Station - Central Ave & Colonie Centerbus
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ALB - LGA
- Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to W 4 St-Wash Sqsubway
5h 54m$139–680
Bradley International Airport (BDL) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chester to New York is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Chester to New York is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 36m and costs $230 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Chester to New York. However, there are services departing from Lee and arriving at Port Authority Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Chester station to New York station. However, there are services departing from Pittsfield Amtrak Station and arriving at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Chester and New York is 148 miles. The road distance is 144.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chester to New York without a car is to bus which takes 4h 2m and costs $75 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Chester to New York, including transfers.
Chester to New York bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Lee station.
Chester to New York train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Pittsfield Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Chester to New York is to bus which takes 4h 2m and costs $75 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $210 and takes 5h 18m.
What companies run services between Chester, MA, USA and New York, NY, USA?
Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Lee to Port Authority Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $28–70 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station twice a week. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 4h 36m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Bradley International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Springfield to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $17–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to W 4 St-Wash Sq
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Lee to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–70
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $40–60
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield Union Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Lee to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 518-482-8822
- Website
- cdta.org
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal to Colonie Station - Central Ave & Colonie Center
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.cdta.org/
- Schedules at
- https://www.cdta.org/routes-and-schedules
- Base fare
- $2
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $45–240
Arrow Taxi
- Phone
- +1 413-499-4300
Arrow Taxi
- Phone
- +1 413-499-4300
Arrow Taxi
- Phone
- +1 413-499-4300
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More Questions & Answers
Chester to New York bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Chester to New York train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chester to New York is 144 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Chester to New York.
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