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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2h 37m
    $23–50

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stamford Bus Stop to Hartford Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0240
    2. Take the bus from Asylum St @ Bushnell Park to Chester Park & Ride @ W Main Stbus bus 921
    3h 40m
    $13–29

  3. Drive 69.6 mi

    1. Drive from Stamford to Chestercar car 69.6 mi
    1h 34m
    $13–19

  4. Train via New Haven

    1. Take the train from Stamford to New Haventrain train New Haven
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain train Commuter Rail / ...
    3h 47m
    $15–561

Stamford to Chester by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration2h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 81.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 37m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Old Saybrook Amtrak Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $23–50 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stamford Bus Stop to Chester Park & Ride @ W Main St via Hartford, Union Station and Asylum St @ Bushnell Park in around 3h 40m.

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