There are 3 ways to get from Hartford to Chester by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Bellows Falls Amtrak Stationtrain Vermonter
3h 28m$116–171Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Bellows Falls Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0255s
- Take the bus from Penguin Mart to Chester Town Hallbus 57
5h 25m$20–38Drive 120.3 mi
- Drive from Hartford to Chestercar 120.3 mi
2h 12m$22–32
Hartford to Chester by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hartford to Chester is to bus which costs $20 - $40 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Hartford to Chester is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Hartford station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Hartford Union Station and arriving at Chester Town Hall via Penguin Mart. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Hartford station to Chester station. However, there are services departing from Hartford Amtrak Station and arriving at Bellows Falls Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Hartford and Chester is 123 miles. The road distance is 121 miles.
The best way to get from Hartford to Chester without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs $110 - $180.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Hartford to Chester, including transfers.
Hartford to Chester bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Hartford Union Station.
Hartford to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Hartford Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Hartford to Chester is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs $110 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $40 and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between Hartford, CT, USA and Chester, VT, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Bellows Falls Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 3h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hartford Union Station to Chester Town Hall via Bellows Falls Bus Stop and Penguin Mart in around 5h 25m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Bellows Falls Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Hartford Union Station to Bellows Falls Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Hartford Union Station to Bellows Falls Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 802-464-8487
- [email protected]
- Website
- moover.com
Bus from Penguin Mart to Chester Town Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.moover.com
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More Questions & Answers
Hartford to Chester bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Bellows Falls Bus Stop station.
Hartford to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bellows Falls Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hartford to Chester is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Hartford to Chester.
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