There are 9 ways to get from New York to Chester by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport
best- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane EWR - RIC
3h 27m$120–437Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from New York, NY - 201 West x 37th St to Colonial Heights, VA - 961 Temple Avebus New York
6h 14m$59–90Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
6h 53m$140–271Drive 344.8 mi
- Drive from New York to Chestercar 344.8 mi
6h 28m$63–91Line 4 subway, bus to Laguardia Airport, fly
- Take the subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 125th Streetsubway
- Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane LGA - RIC
3h 41m$121–521Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane JFK - RIC
3h 37m$109–418Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane PHL - RIC
4h 38m$134–1,129Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Silver Meteor / ...
8h 7m$144–271Bus via Brook + Walmart Nhood Mkt
- Take the bus from New York, NY to Richmond - Brook + Walmart Nhood Mktbus Richmond VA / ...
9h 54m$68–93
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New York to Chester is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 28m.
The fastest way to get from New York to Chester is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs $120 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from New York to Chester. However, there are services departing from New York, NY - 201 West x 37th St and arriving at Colonial Heights, VA - 961 Temple Ave via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
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 Petersburg Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
The distance between New York and Chester is 310 miles. The road distance is 346.8 miles.
The best way to get from New York to Chester without a car is to bus which takes 6h 14m and costs $55 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from New York to Chester, including transfers.
New York to Chester bus services, operated by CoachRun, depart from New York, NY - 201 West x 37th St station.
New York to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from New York to Chester is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs $120 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $90 and takes 6h 14m, you could also train via Washington, which costs $140 - $280 and takes 6h 53m.
What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Chester, VA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, CoachRun operates a bus from New York, NY - 201 West x 37th St to Colonial Heights, VA - 961 Temple Ave 5 times a week. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 6h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Richmond International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 125th Street
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 617-681-0820
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachrun.com
Bus from New York, NY - 201 West x 37th St to Colonial Heights, VA - 961 Temple Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.coachrun.com
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 St
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- wandacoach.com
Bus from New York, NY to Richmond - Brook + Walmart Nhood Mkt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $60–85
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More Questions & Answers
New York to Chester bus services, operated by CoachRun, arrive at Colonial Heights, VA - 961 Temple Ave station.
New York to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New York to Chester is 347 miles. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from New York to Chester.
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