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How to get fromChester to Jersey Cityby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 4 ways to get from Chester to Jersey City by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chester Transit Center to Gray 30th St Stationtrain train Wil
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    2h 10m
    $25–607

  2. Line 109 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 6th St & Welsh St - Chester Tran Ctr to 69th St Transit Centerbus bus 109
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421 / ...
    4h 23m
    $18–34

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chester Transit Center to Jefferson Stationtrain train Wil
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jfk Blvd At Duncan Avebus bus 119
    4h 8m
    $31–71

  4. Drive 101.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chester to Jersey Citycar car 101.7 mi
    1h 57m
    $19–27

Chester to Jersey City by train

Calendar130Weekly Trains
Duration2h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 98.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 10m

What companies run services between Chester, PA, USA and Jersey City, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Chester Transit Center to Journal Square via 30th Street Station and Newark Penn Station in around 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6th St & Welsh St - Chester Tran Ctr to Communipaw Ave At Mallory Ave via 69th St Transit Center, 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, Chestnut St & 12th St, Philadelphia Bus Station, and Newark Penn Station in around 4h 23m.

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