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How to get fromShelton to Chesterby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby-Shelton to Bridgeporttrain train Waterbury
    2. Take the train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    3h 26m
    $22–47

  2. Drive 39.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shelton to Chestercar car 39.7 mi
    1h 1m
    $8–11

  3. Line 255 bus, train, line 642 bus

    1. Take the bus from Howe Ave @ Cornell St to Elm St @ Church Stbus bus 255
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter to Kirtland Commons @ Spring Stbus bus 642 / ...
    3h 33m
    $10–13

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Shelton to Chestertaxi taxi 39.7 mi
    1h 1m
    $120–150

  5. Line 255 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Howe Ave @ Cornell St to Elm St @ Church Stbus bus 255
    2. Take the bus from Church St @ George St to Samson Rock Dr @ Scranton Gazebobus bus 201
    3. Take the bus from Scranton Gazebo Madison to N Main St & Route 1bus bus
    5h 27m

Shelton to Chester by train and bus

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration3h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 73.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Shelton, CT, USA and Chester, CT, USA?

You can take a train from Derby-Shelton to Main St & Maple St via Bridgeport, Bridgeport Amtrak Station, Old Saybrook Amtrak Station, and Stage Rd & Rt 1 in around 3h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Howe Ave @ Cornell St to Chester Center @ Water Street Parking Lot via Elm St @ Church St, Church St @ George St, Samson Rock Dr @ Scranton Gazebo, Scranton Gazebo Madison, N Main St & Route 1, and Stage Rd & Rt 1 in around 5h 27m.

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