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

The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Chester is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 1h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Chester is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs $7 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Manhattan and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Manhattan to Chester. However, there are services departing from Riverside Dr/W 97 St and arriving at Mount Arlington via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Manhattan and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Manhattan station to Chester. However, there are services departing from New York Penn Station and arriving at Gladstone via Newark Broad St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

How far is it from Manhattan to Chester?

The distance between Manhattan and Chester is 50 miles. The road distance is 45.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manhattan to Chester without a car is to train via Newark Broad St which takes 2h 42m and costs $29 - $60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Manhattan to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manhattan to Chester bus from?

Manhattan to Chester bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Riverside Dr/W 97 St station.

Where do I catch the Manhattan to Chester train from?

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

Train or bus from Manhattan to Chester?

The best way to get from Manhattan to Chester is to train via Newark Broad St which takes 2h 42m and costs $29 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 2h 52m.

Where does the Manhattan to Chester bus arrive?

Manhattan to Chester bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Broadway/W 171 St station.

Where does the Manhattan to Chester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manhattan to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Chester is 45 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Manhattan to Chester.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 68+ hotels available in Chester.

Manhattan to Chester - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Manhattan to Chester by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train via Newark Broad St
best
1. Take the train from Newark Broad St to Gladstonetrain Mneg
2h 42m
$29–59
Drive 45.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Manhattan to Chestercar 45.1 mi
1h 10m
$8–12
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riverside Dr/W 97 St to Broadway/W 171 Stbus M5
2. Take the bus from New York to Mount Arlingtonbus Eze 8Amny / ...
2h 52m
$73–112
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manhattan to Chestertaxi 45.1 mi
1h 10m
$170–210
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hoboken Terminal Lane 6bus 126
2. Take the train from Hoboken to Gladstonetrain Mneg
3h 3m
$34–72
Train
1. Take the train from Hoboken to Gladstonetrain Mneg
3h 14m
$33–56

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Distance: 50 mi
Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Chester, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from Newark Broad St to Gladstone hourly. Tickets cost $3–19 and the journey takes 1h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riverside Dr/W 97 St to Chester via Broadway/W 171 St, New York, and Mount Arlington in around 2h 52m.

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