What is the cheapest way to get from Chester to Elizabeth?

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Elizabeth is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chester to Elizabeth?

The fastest way to get from Chester to Elizabeth is to fly which takes 1h 59m and costs $85 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Elizabeth?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Elizabeth. However, there are services departing from Richmond and arriving at E Jersey St At Madison Ave via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Elizabeth?

No, there is no direct train from Chester station to Elizabeth. However, there are services departing from Petersburg Amtrak Station and arriving at Elizabeth via Washington Union Station and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

How far is it from Chester to Elizabeth?

The distance between Chester and Elizabeth is 294 miles. The road distance is 332 miles.

How do I travel from Chester to Elizabeth without a car?

The best way to get from Chester to Elizabeth without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 39m and costs $170 - $270.

How long does it take to get from Chester to Elizabeth?

It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Chester to Elizabeth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Elizabeth bus from?

Chester to Elizabeth bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Richmond station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Elizabeth train from?

Chester to Elizabeth train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Petersburg Amtrak Station.

Train, bus or fly from Chester to Elizabeth?

The best way to get from Chester to Elizabeth is to fly which takes 1h 59m and costs $85 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus via Richmond, which costs $90 - $150 and takes 7h 36m, you could also train via Washington, which costs $210 - $350 and takes 6h 53m.

Where does the Chester to Elizabeth bus arrive?

Chester to Elizabeth bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.

Where does the Chester to Elizabeth train arrive?

Chester to Elizabeth train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Chester to Elizabeth?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Elizabeth is 332 miles. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from Chester to Elizabeth.

Where can I stay near Elizabeth?

There are 3373+ hotels available in Elizabeth.

Chester to Elizabeth - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Chester to Elizabeth by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)

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Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
best
1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane RIC - EWR
1h 59m
$90–383
Drive 330 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chester to Elizabethcar 330 mi
6h 5m
$57–82
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Acela
5h 39m
$170–269
Bus via Richmond
1. Take the bus from Richmond to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
7h 36m
$93–146
Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane RIC - LGA
2. Take the train from Woodside to New York Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Elizabethtrain
3h 13m
$131–623
Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane RIC - JFK
2. Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Elizabethtrain
3h 9m
$107–386
Train via Washington (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Acela
6h 53m
$218–347
Bus
1. Take the bus from Colonial Heights, VA - 961 Temple Ave to New York, NY - 201 West x 37th Stbus Charlotte
7h 36m
$59–105
Train
1. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Trentontrain Carolinian / ...
2. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Elizabethtrain Nec
8h 7m
$193–316

Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) flights

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Distance: 292.7 mi
Duration: 1h 59m

What companies run services between Chester, VA, USA and Elizabeth, NJ, USA?

United Airlines flies from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Richmond to Newark Penn Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $60–90 and the journey takes 6h 20m. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a day.

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