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

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There are 5 ways to get from Philadelphia to Chester by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Chester Park Ridebus bus ShortLine Hudson
    3h 22m
    $36–631

  2. Drive 128.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Chestercar car 128.2 mi
    2h 59m
    $24–34

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0305 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Chester Park Ridebus bus ShortLine Hudson
    3h 57m
    $37–76

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Harrimantrain train Mnbnp
    4h 33m
    $27–625

  5. Bus via Rt 17M & Moffat Ln

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York - Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Philadelphia
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rt 17M & Moffat Lnbus bus ShortLine Hudson
    4h 19m
    $41–110

Philadelphia to Chester by train, foot, and bus

Calendar282Weekly Services
Duration3h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 178.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chester Park Ride via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from 30th Street Station to Rt 17M & Moffat Ln via Newark Penn Station, Secaucus Lower Level, Harriman, and Metro North Station - Harriman in around 4h 33m.

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