There are 8 ways to get from Trenton to Chester by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
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Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane PHL - RIC
3h 46m$123–554Drive 286.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Trenton to Chestercar 286.9 mi
5h 34m$53–76Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Trenton to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
6h 23m$122–239Bus
- Take the bus from South Broad St At Hudson St to Market St At 11Th Stbus 409
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus
8h 2m$77–145Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Trenton to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane EWR - RIC
3h 40m$115–440Train to Laguardia Airport, fly
- Take the train from Trenton to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane LGA - RIC
4h 51m$142–565Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Trenton to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane JFK - RIC
4h 34m$128–457Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Trenton to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Silver Meteor / ...
7h 3m$125–234
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Trenton to Chester is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Trenton to Chester is to train and fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $110 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Trenton to Chester. However, there are services departing from South Broad St At Hudson St and arriving at Richmond via Philadelphia Bus Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Trenton to Chester station. However, there are services departing from Trenton and arriving at Petersburg Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
The distance between Trenton and Chester is 257 miles. The road distance is 288.6 miles.
The best way to get from Trenton to Chester without a car is to train via Washington which takes 6h 23m and costs $120 - $240.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Trenton to Chester, including transfers.
Trenton to Chester bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from South Broad St At Hudson St station.
Trenton to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Trenton station.
The best way to get from Trenton to Chester is to train via Washington which takes 6h 23m and costs $120 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $150 and takes 8h 2m.
What companies run services between Trenton, NJ, USA and Chester, VA, USA?
You can take a train from Trenton to Chester via Washington Union Station and Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 6h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Broad St At Hudson St to Chester via Market St At 11Th St, Philadelphia Bus Station, Washington Union Station, and Richmond in around 8h 2m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Richmond International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Trenton to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–22
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Trenton to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Trenton to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Trenton to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Trenton to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Trenton to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–200
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from South Broad St At Hudson St to Market St At 11Th St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–20
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $6–20
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Trenton to Chester bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Market St At 11Th St station.
Trenton to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trenton to Chester is 289 miles. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Trenton to Chester.
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