There are 4 ways to get from Newark to Chester by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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$22–591Drive 98.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newark to Chestercar 98.5 mi
1h 55m$18–26Bus, line 113 bus
- Take the bus from Newark to Philadelphiabus Ppb 8448 / ...
- Take the bus from 69th St Transit Center South Terminal to 3rd St & Madison Stbus 113
3h 34m$23–48Bus, line 109 bus
- 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$19–30
Newark to Chester by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newark to Chester is to bus and line 109 bus which costs $18 - $30 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Newark to Chester is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs $18 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark to Chester. However, there are services departing from Newark and arriving at 3rd St & Madison St via 69th St Transit Center South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Newark 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 Newark and Chester is 93 miles. The road distance is 99.1 miles.
The best way to get from Newark to Chester without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs $21 - $600.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Newark to Chester, including transfers.
Newark to Chester bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Newark station.
Newark to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Newark to Chester is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs $21 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus and line 113 bus, which costs $23 - $50 and takes 3h 34m.
What companies run services between Newark, NJ, 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 to 3rd St & Madison St via Philadelphia, Spring Garden, 69th St Transit Center, and 69th St Transit Center South Terminal in around 3h 34m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $18–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Gray 30th St Station to Chester Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Newark to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–45
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Bus from 69th St Transit Center South Terminal to 3rd St & Madison St
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-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
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Newark to Chester bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Philadelphia station.
Newark to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Chester is 99 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Newark to Chester.
There are 925+ hotels available in Chester.