What is the cheapest way to get from Newark to Chester?

The cheapest way to get from Newark to Chester is to bus via Route 1 & Food Lion which costs $60 - $100 and takes 10h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newark to Chester?

The fastest way to get from Newark to Chester is to fly which takes 3h 18m and costs $95 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Newark and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Richmond via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Newark and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Newark station to Chester station. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Petersburg Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

How far is it from Newark to Chester?

The distance between Newark and Chester is 302 miles. The road distance is 338.3 miles.

How do I travel from Newark to Chester without a car?

The best way to get from Newark to Chester without a car is to train via Washington which takes 6h 37m and costs $140 - $280.

How long does it take to get from Newark to Chester?

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Newark to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newark to Chester bus from?

Newark to Chester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Where do I catch the Newark to Chester train from?

Newark to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Train, bus or fly from Newark to Chester?

The best way to get from Newark to Chester is to fly which takes 3h 18m and costs $95 - $410. Alternatively, you can train via Washington, which costs $140 - $280 and takes 6h 37m, you could also bus, which costs $85 - $150 and takes 6h 41m.

Where does the Newark to Chester bus arrive?

Newark to Chester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Richmond station.

Where does the Newark to Chester train arrive?

Newark to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Newark to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Chester is 338 miles. It takes approximately 6h 17m to drive from Newark to Chester.

How do I get a train ticket from Newark to Chester?

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 313+ hotels available in Chester.

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

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Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport
best
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane EWR - RIC
3h 18m
$97–405
Bus via Route 1 & Food Lion
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Richmondbus FlixBus N2605
10h 23m
$61–99
Train via Washington (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
6h 37m
$144–271
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Richmondbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
6h 41m
$85–145
Drive 336.3 mi
1. Drive from Newark to Chestercar 336.3 mi
6h 17m
$62–89
Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
3. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane JFK - RIC
4h 2m
$112–419
Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain
3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane LGA - RIC
4h 32m
$121–507
Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane PHL - RIC
4h 21m
$132–1,111
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Silver Meteor / ...
7h 44m
$144–266

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

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Distance: 300.2 mi
Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, 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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