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How to get fromChester to Manhattanby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Chester to Manhattan by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Mount Arlington to New Yorkbus bus Hzl 4Ampa / ...
    2. Take the bus from Broadway/W 178 St to Riverside Dr/W 97 Stbus bus M5
    2h 1m
    $73–98

  2. Drive  45.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chester to Manhattancar car 45.2 mi
    1h 10m
    $8–12

  3. Train via Newark Broad St

    1. Take the train from Gladstone to Newark Broad Sttrain train Mneg
    2. Take the train from Newark Broad St to New York Penn Stationtrain train Bntnm / ...
    2h 8m
    $29–59

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chester to Manhattantaxi taxi 45.2 mi
    1h 10m
    $170–210

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Gladstone to Hobokentrain train Mneg
    2h 25m
    $33–55

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Gladstone to Newark Broad Sttrain train Mneg
    2. Take the bus from University Ave At Lackawanna Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 108
    2h 29m
    $34–73

Comparing Your Travel Options

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  • Distance: 90.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 1m

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

You can take a vehicle from Chester to Riverside Dr/W 97 St via Mount Arlington, New York, and Broadway/W 178 St in around 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chester to New York Penn Station via Gladstone and Newark Broad St in around 2h 8m.

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