There are 4 ways to get from Stamford to Chester by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
3h 44m$32–629Drive 141.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Stamford to Chestercar 141.9 mi
2h 50m$26–38Train, bus
- Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Jefferson Station to Chester Transit Centertrain Wil
5h 18m$34–594Bus
- Take the bus from Stamford Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0240
- Take the bus from New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphiabus New York
6h 43m$38–92
Stamford to Chester by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stamford to Chester is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Stamford to Chester is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Stamford to Chester. However, there are services departing from Stamford Bus Stop and arriving at Av of the States & 7th St via New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal, Market St & 11th St and 69th St Transit Center South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Stamford station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Stamford Amtrak Station and arriving at Chester Transit Center via Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Stamford and Chester is 140 miles. The road distance is 142.7 miles.
The best way to get from Stamford to Chester without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs $30 - $650.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Stamford to Chester, including transfers.
Stamford to Chester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Stamford Bus Stop station.
Stamford to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Stamford Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Stamford to Chester is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs $30 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $95 and takes 6h 43m.
What companies run services between Stamford, CT, USA and Chester, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Stamford Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 39m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stamford Bus Stop to Av of the States & 7th St via New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal, Philadelphia, Market St & 11th St, and 69th St Transit Center South Terminal in around 6h 43m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Stamford Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–24
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Stamford Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $29–460
- First Class
- $150–650
Train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $8–440
- First Class
- $100–550
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Jefferson Station to Chester Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Stamford Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–75
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Stamford to Chester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Stamford to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stamford to Chester is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Stamford to Chester.
There are 1023+ hotels available in Chester.