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

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Chester is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Chester is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $12 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia 30th St Station and arriving at Bedminster via Allentown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Chester. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Gladstone via Newark Broad St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Chester?

The distance between Philadelphia and Chester is 123 miles. The road distance is 70.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Chester without a car is to bus which takes 3h 4m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Philadelphia to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Chester bus from?

Philadelphia to Chester bus services, operated by Martz Bus, depart from Philadelphia 30th St Station.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Chester train from?

Philadelphia to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.

Train or bus from Philadelphia to Chester?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Chester is to bus which takes 3h 4m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $650 and takes 3h 39m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Chester bus arrive?

Philadelphia to Chester bus services, operated by Martz Bus, arrive at Allentown Transportation Center station.

Where does the Philadelphia to Chester train arrive?

Philadelphia to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Chester is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Philadelphia to Chester.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 67+ hotels available in Chester.

Philadelphia to Chester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 70 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia to Chester by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus Philadelphia / ...
2. Take the bus from Allentown to Bedminsterbus Blu 5Ampa / ...
3h 4m
Drive 70.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Chestercar 70.4 mi
1h 57m
$13–19
Train
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
2. Take the train from Newark Broad St to Gladstonetrain Mneg
3h 39m
$45–637
Bus, line 70 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Broad St At Maple Stbus 70
3. Take the train from Summit to Gladstonetrain
4h 39m
$40–73

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Distance: 122 mi
Duration: 3h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Chester via Allentown Transportation Center, Allentown, and Bedminster in around 3h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from 30th Street Station to Chester via Newark, Penn Station, Newark Penn Station, Broad St Across From Njt Station, Newark Broad St, and Gladstone in around 3h 39m.

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