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How to get fromNew Jersey to Chesterby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 4 ways to get from New Jersey to Chester by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New Haventrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain train Commuter Rail / ...
    5h 3m
    $26–599

  2. Drive 114.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newark to Chestercar car 114.6 mi
    2h 33m
    $21–31

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 108
    2. Take the bus from New York to New Havenbus bus
    3. Take the train from New Haven to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 51m
    $30–85

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 108
    2. Take the bus from New York to Hartfordbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Asylum St @ Bushnell Park to Chester Park & Ride @ W Main Stbus bus 921
    5h 59m
    $33–108

New Jersey to Chester by train and bus

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration5h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 127.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between New Jersey, USA and Chester, CT, USA?

You can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Chester Center @ Water Street Parking Lot via New Haven, Old Saybrook Amtrak Station, and Stage Rd & Rt 1 in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Chester Park & Ride @ W Main St via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, Hartford, and Asylum St @ Bushnell Park in around 5h 59m.

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