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How to get fromManhattan to Chesterby train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Manhattan to Chester by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    3h 27m
    $35–75

  2. Drive 102.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manhattan to Chestercar car 102.3 mi
    2h 18m
    $19–27

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from New York to New Havenbus bus Bz 0210
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain train Commuter Rail / ...
    4h 12m
    $34–47

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New York to Hartfordbus bus Ppb 5623 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Asylum St @ Bushnell Park to Chester Park & Ride @ W Main Stbus bus 921
    4h 20m
    $37–56

  5. Train via New Haven

    1. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to New Haventrain train New Haven
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain train Commuter Rail / ...
    4h 26m
    $24–36

Manhattan to Chester by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration3h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 117.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Manhattan, 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 bus from New York to Chester Park & Ride @ W Main St via Hartford and Asylum St @ Bushnell Park in around 4h 20m.

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