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How to get fromChester to Philadelphiaby bus, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chester to Philadelphia by bus, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chester Park Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus ShortLine Hudson
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    3h 15m
    $32–625

  2. Drive 127.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chester to Philadelphiacar car 127.9 mi
    2h 59m
    $24–34

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Harriman to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain train Mnbnp
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    3h 56m
    $27–637

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chester Park Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus ShortLine Hudson
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0305 / ...
    4h 22m
    $33–70

  5. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from Chester Park Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus ShortLine Hudson
    2. Take the bus from New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphiabus bus New York
    4h 23m
    $38–100

Chester to Philadelphia by bus, foot, and train

Calendar138Weekly Services
Duration3h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 155 mi
  • Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Chester, NY, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Rt 17M & Moffat Ln to 30th Street Station via Metro North Station - Harriman, Harriman, Secaucus Upper Level, and Newark Penn Station in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Park Ride to Philadelphia Bus Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 4h 22m.

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