What is the cheapest way to get from New York to Chester?

The cheapest way to get from New York to Chester is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 2h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from New York to Chester?

The fastest way to get from New York to Chester is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $19 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between New York and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from New York to Chester. However, there are services departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at Chester Park & Ride @ W Main St via Asylum St @ Bushnell Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

Is there a direct train between New York and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from New York station to Chester station. However, there are services departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and arriving at Old Saybrook Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

How far is it from New York to Chester?

The distance between New York and Chester is 118 miles. The road distance is 106.8 miles.

How do I travel from New York to Chester without a car?

The best way to get from New York to Chester without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs $35 - $75.

How long does it take to get from New York to Chester?

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from New York to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the New York to Chester bus from?

New York to Chester bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the New York to Chester train from?

New York to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train or bus from New York to Chester?

The best way to get from New York to Chester is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $70 and takes 4h 30m.

Where does the New York to Chester bus arrive?

New York to Chester bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Hartford Union Station.

Where does the New York to Chester train arrive?

New York to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Old Saybrook Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from New York to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between New York to Chester is 107 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from New York to Chester.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 104+ hotels available in Chester.

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
3h 27m
$35–75
Drive 106.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from New York to Chestercar 106.1 mi
2h 26m
$20–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hartford Union Stationbus New York
2. Take the bus from Asylum St @ Bushnell Park to Chester Park & Ride @ W Main Stbus 921
4h 30m
$25–67
Train via New Haven
1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to New Haventrain New Haven
2. Take the train from New Haven to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain Commuter Rail / ...
4h 36m
$25–37

New York to Chester by train and bus (Amtrak)

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3h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 117.4 mi
Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between New York, 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 Port Authority Bus Terminal to Chester Park & Ride @ W Main St via Hartford Union Station and Asylum St @ Bushnell Park in around 4h 30m.

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