What is the cheapest way to get from Long Island to Chester?

The cheapest way to get from Long Island to Chester is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 1h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Long Island to Chester?

The fastest way to get from Long Island to Chester is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct train between Long Island and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Long Island to Chester. However, there are services departing from Roosevelt Island and arriving at Gladstone via New York Penn Station and Newark Broad St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Long Island to Chester?

The distance between Long Island and Chester is 94 miles. The road distance is 46.3 miles.

How do I travel from Long Island to Chester without a car?

The best way to get from Long Island to Chester without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 2h 23m and costs $120 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Long Island to Chester?

It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Long Island to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Long Island to Chester train from?

Long Island to Chester train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Broad St station.

Where does the Long Island to Chester train arrive?

Long Island to Chester train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Gladstone station.

Can I drive from Long Island to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to Chester is 46 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Long Island to Chester.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 68+ hotels available in Chester.

Long Island to Chester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Long Island to Chester by bus, taxi, train, or car

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Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from 5th Avenue & East 58th Street to Convent Station, NJbus Nyc
2. Take the taxi from Convent Station, NJ to Chestertaxi
2h 23m
$128–167
Drive 46.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brooklyn to Chestercar 46.1 mi
1h 16m
$9–13
Train via Newark Broad St
1. Take the train from Newark Broad St to Gladstonetrain Mneg
3h 17m
$30–59
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to Chestertaxi 46.1 mi
1h 16m
$180–220
Train
1. Take the train from Hoboken to Gladstonetrain Mneg
3h 17m
$32–54

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Distance: 93.8 mi
Duration: 2h 23m

What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and Chester, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from Newark Broad St to Gladstone hourly. Tickets cost $2–17 and the journey takes 1h 18m.

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