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How to get fromChester to Manhattanby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 4 ways to get from Chester to Manhattan by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (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 Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    2h 11m
    $23–604
  2. Drive  111.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chester to Manhattancar car 111.4 mi
    2h 13m
    $21–30
  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 Greyhound US0305 / ...
    3h 35m
    $28–44
  4. Line 37 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 3rd St & Madison St to Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNSbus bus 37
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus 2602 / ...
    4h 42m
    $27–43

Chester to Manhattan by train

Calendar130Weekly Trains
Duration2h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chester, PA, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Chester Transit Center to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station via 30th Street Station in around 2h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 3rd St & Madison St to New York Midtown via Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS, Broad St & Snyder Av, Broad St & Walnut St, and Philadelphia Bus Station in around 4h 42m.

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