There are 6 ways to get from Chester to Manhattan by bus, train, car, or taxi
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 Mount Arlington to New Yorkbus Hzl 4Ampa / ...
- Take the bus from Broadway/W 178 St to Riverside Dr/W 97 Stbus M5
2h 1m$73–98Drive 45.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chester to Manhattancar 45.2 mi
1h 10m$8–12Train via Newark Broad St
- Take the train from Gladstone to Newark Broad Sttrain Mneg
- Take the train from Newark Broad St to New York Penn Stationtrain Bntnm / ...
2h 8m$29–59Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chester to Manhattantaxi 45.2 mi
1h 10m$170–210Train
- Take the train from Gladstone to Hobokentrain Mneg
2h 25m$33–55Train, bus
- Take the train from Gladstone to Newark Broad Sttrain Mneg
- Take the bus from University Ave At Lackawanna Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
2h 29m$34–73
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chester to Manhattan is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Chester to Manhattan is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs $8 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Mount Arlington and arriving at Riverside Dr/W 97 St via Broadway/W 178 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Chester to Manhattan station. However, there are services departing from Gladstone and arriving at New York Penn Station via Newark Broad St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
The distance between Chester and Manhattan is 91 miles. The road distance is 45.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chester to Manhattan without a car is to bus which takes 2h 1m and costs $70 - $100.
It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Chester to Manhattan, including transfers.
Chester to Manhattan bus services, operated by Hazleton Transportation, depart from Mount Arlington station.
Chester to Manhattan train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Gladstone station.
The best way to get from Chester to Manhattan is to bus which takes 2h 1m and costs $70 - $100. Alternatively, you can train via Newark Broad St, which costs $28 - $60 and takes 2h 8m.
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.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Gladstone to Newark Broad St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–19
Train from Newark Broad St to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–13
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–13
Train from Gladstone to Hoboken
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–21
Train from Gladstone to Newark Broad St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–19
- Phone
- 347-651-1274
- Website
- bustickets.com
Bus from Mount Arlington to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- Uptown Vans
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Broadway/W 178 St to Riverside Dr/W 97 St
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from University Ave At Lackawanna Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–27
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–27
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Estimated price
- $170–210
Parsippany Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1-973-545-1681
- Website
- parsippanylimotaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Chester to Manhattan bus services, operated by Hazleton Transportation, arrive at New York station.
Chester to Manhattan train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Broad St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Manhattan is 45 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Chester to Manhattan.
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