There are 3 ways to get from New Jersey to Chester by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Chester Transit Centertrain Wil
2h 9m$22–591Bus, line 109 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
- Take the bus from 69th St Transit Center South Terminal to Av of the States & 7th Stbus 109
4h$18–29Drive 98.5 mi
- Drive from Newark to Chestercar 98.5 mi
1h 55m$18–26
New Jersey to Chester by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Jersey to Chester is to bus and line 109 bus which costs $18 - $29 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from New Jersey to Chester is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs $18 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from New Jersey station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Av of the States & 7th St via Market St & 11th St and 69th St Transit Center South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from New Jersey station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Chester Transit Center via Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
The distance between New Jersey and Chester is 93 miles. The road distance is 99.1 miles.
The best way to get from New Jersey to Chester without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs $21 - $600.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from New Jersey to Chester, including transfers.
New Jersey to Chester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
New Jersey to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from New Jersey to Chester is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs $21 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus and line 109 bus, which costs $18 - $29 and takes 4h.
What companies run services between New Jersey, USA and Chester, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Chester Transit Center via Gray 30th St Station in around 2h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Av of the States & 7th St via Philadelphia Bus Station, Market St & 11th St, and 69th St Transit Center South Terminal in around 4h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $18–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Gray 30th St Station to Chester Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from 69th St Transit Center South Terminal to Av of the States & 7th St
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
New Jersey to Chester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
New Jersey to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Jersey to Chester is 99 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from New Jersey to Chester.
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