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How to get fromNewark Airport (EWR) to Chesterby train (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Chester by train (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, car, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    4h 13m
    $35–80

  2. Drive 118.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newark Airport (EWR) to Chestercar car 118.1 mi
    2h 38m
    $22–32

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal B to W 42nd St & Port Authority Terminalbus bus
    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
    6h 8m
    $50–91

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Newark-EWR to Chesterrideshare rideshare 118.1 mi
    2h 38m

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Terminal B to Grand Centralbus bus
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to New Haventrain train
    3. Take the train from New Haven to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h
    $50–62

Newark Airport (EWR) to Chester by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar31Weekly Services
Duration4h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 130.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Newark Airport (EWR), USA and Chester, CT, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Newark Liberty International Airport to Old Saybrook Amtrak Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal B to Chester Park & Ride @ W Main St via W 42nd St & Port Authority Terminal, New York, Hartford, and Asylum St @ Bushnell Park in around 6h 8m.

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