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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Chesterby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia to Chester by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    5h 47m
    $60–130

  2. Drive 197.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Chestercar car 197.3 mi
    4h 4m
    $36–52

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus 2602 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    6h 38m
    $58–112

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane PHL - BDL
    2. Take the bus from Central Row South Side @ Travelers to Chester Park & Ride @ W Main Stbus bus
    5h 17m
    $60–413

  5. Train via New York (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    5h 51m
    $56–671

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York - Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hartford Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Asylum St @ Bushnell Park to Chester Park & Ride @ W Main Stbus bus 921
    7h 30m
    $51–147

Philadelphia to Chester by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration5h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 207.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Chester, CT, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Old Saybrook Amtrak Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia to Chester Park & Ride @ W Main St via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Hartford Union Station, and Asylum St @ Bushnell Park in around 7h 30m.

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