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

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There are 9 ways to get from New Jersey to Chester by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane EWR - RIC
    3h 24m
    $101–415

  2. Bus via Route 1 & Food Lion (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Richmondbus bus FlixBus N2605
    10h 38m
    $59–95

  3. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Acela
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Palmetto / ...
    6h 37m
    $137–270

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Richmondbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    6h 41m
    $84–143

  5. Drive 336.3 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Chestercar car 336.3 mi
    6h 17m
    $62–89

  6. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane PHL - RIC
    3h 46m
    $123–554

  7. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane LGA - RIC
    4h 17m
    $126–537

  8. Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain train
    3. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane JFK - RIC
    4h
    $112–429

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    7h 44m
    $141–265

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) flights

Calendar54Weekly Planes
Duration2h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 300.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 24m

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

United Airlines flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Chester via Washington Union Station and Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 6h 37m.

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