What is the cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Chester?

The cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Chester is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 2h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Chester?

The fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Chester is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs $19 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Grand Central Terminal and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Grand Central Terminal to Chester. However, there are services departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at Chester Park & Ride @ W Main St via Asylum St @ Bushnell Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Grand Central Terminal and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Grand Central Terminal station to Chester station. However, there are services departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and arriving at Old Saybrook Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Grand Central Terminal to Chester?

The distance between Grand Central Terminal and Chester is 120 miles. The road distance is 104.8 miles.

How do I travel from Grand Central Terminal to Chester without a car?

The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Chester without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs $35 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Grand Central Terminal to Chester?

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Grand Central Terminal to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grand Central Terminal to Chester bus from?

Grand Central Terminal to Chester bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Grand Central Terminal to Chester train from?

Grand Central Terminal to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train or bus from Grand Central Terminal to Chester?

The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Chester is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $70 and takes 4h 46m.

Where does the Grand Central Terminal to Chester bus arrive?

Grand Central Terminal to Chester bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Hartford Union Station.

Where does the Grand Central Terminal to Chester train arrive?

Grand Central Terminal to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Old Saybrook Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Grand Central Terminal to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Grand Central Terminal to Chester is 105 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Grand Central Terminal to Chester.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 104+ hotels available in Chester.

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There are 4 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Chester by train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
3h 53m
$35–75
Drive 104.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Chestercar 104.2 mi
2h 20m
$19–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hartford Union Stationbus New York
2. Take the bus from Asylum St @ Bushnell Park to Chester Park & Ride @ W Main Stbus 921
4h 46m
$25–67
Train via New Haven
1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to New Haventrain New Haven
2. Take the train from New Haven to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain Commuter Rail / ...
4h 35m
$25–37

Grand Central Terminal to Chester by foot and bus

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Distance: 118.9 mi
Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Chester, CT, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Old Saybrook Amtrak Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Grand Central Terminal to Chester Park & Ride @ W Main St via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Hartford Union Station, and Asylum St @ Bushnell Park in around 4h 46m.

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