How to get from Chester to Allentown by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Chester to Allentown in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 644 bus from Chester Center @ Water Street Parking Lot station to Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the GREYHOUND US0420 bus from Newark (Nj) station to Allentown (Allentown Bus Stop) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 21 min.

441min
Bus - 644644
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - GREYHOUND US0420GREYHOUND US0420
Walk to Allentown
Leaves from Chester Center @ Water Street Parking Lot

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chester
  • 2
    Bus - 644644
    Wait for bus
    644
    Old Saybrook Route 154 & Rt 9
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Old Saybrook
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Norfolk
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    177 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Newark (Nj)
    ID NWK6
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0420GREYHOUND US0420
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0420
    Detroit Bus Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Allentown (Allentown Bus Stop)
    ID ALL6
    105 min
  • 10
    Walk to Allentown
    Walk to
    Allentown
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 642, NORTHEAST REGIONAL and GREYHOUND US0420

To get from Chester to Allentown in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 642 bus from Chester Center @ Water Street Parking Lot station to Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the GREYHOUND US0420 bus from Newark (Nj) station to Allentown (Allentown Bus Stop) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 27 min.

447min
Bus - 642642
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - GREYHOUND US0420GREYHOUND US0420
Walk to Allentown
Leaves from Chester Center @ Water Street Parking Lot

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chester
  • 2
    Bus - 642642
    Wait for bus
    642
    Old Saybrook Route 154
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Old Saybrook
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Norfolk
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    177 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Newark (Nj)
    ID NWK6
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0420GREYHOUND US0420
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0420
    Detroit Bus Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Allentown (Allentown Bus Stop)
    ID ALL6
    105 min
  • 10
    Walk to Allentown
    Walk to
    Allentown
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chester to Allentown

The distance between Chester, New York - New Jersey and Allentown, New York - New Jersey is approximately 208.7 mi, which can typically be travelled in 441 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chester to Allentown by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Chester

Chester is located at Chester, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Main St & Maple St.

Bus stations close to Chester:

  • Main St & Maple St
  • W Main & E Liberty St
  • Water St & E Liberty St

Public transit stations close to Allentown, New York - New Jersey

Allentown is located at Allentown, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Linden at 5th.

Bus stations close to Allentown:

  • Linden at 5th
  • Turner at 5th
  • 6th at Chew

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 642, NORTHEAST REGIONAL and GREYHOUND US0420

To get from Chester to Allentown in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 642 bus from Chester Center @ Water Street Parking Lot station to Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the GREYHOUND US0420 bus from Newark (Nj) station to Allentown (Allentown Bus Stop) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 27 min.

447min
Bus - 642642
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - GREYHOUND US0420GREYHOUND US0420
Walk to Allentown
Leaves from Chester Center @ Water Street Parking Lot

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chester
  • 2
    Bus - 642642
    Wait for bus
    642
    Old Saybrook Route 154
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Old Saybrook
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Norfolk
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    177 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Newark (Nj)
    ID NWK6
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0420GREYHOUND US0420
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0420
    Detroit Bus Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Allentown (Allentown Bus Stop)
    ID ALL6
    105 min
  • 10
    Walk to Allentown
    Walk to
    Allentown
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chester to Allentown?

    The fastest way takes 441 minutes, using Bus line 644, Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line GREYHOUND US0420.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chester to Allentown?

    The alternative route takes 447 minutes, using Bus line 642, Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line GREYHOUND US0420.

  • Is there a direct bus between Chester and Allentown in New York - New Jersey?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 21 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Chester to Allentown in New York - New Jersey?

    The 644 bus line goes from Old Saybrook Route 154 & Rt 9 station near Chester to Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter station near Allentown in New York - New Jersey

  • How long does it take to travel from Chester to Allentown in New York - New Jersey by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Chester and Allentown in New York - New Jersey by bus and train is about 7 hr 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Chester to get to Allentown in New York - New Jersey?

    Get on the 644 bus from the Old Saybrook Route 154 & Rt 9 stop near Chester in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Chester and Allentown in New York - New Jersey?

    Get off the bus at the Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter stop, which is closest to Allentown in New York - New Jersey.

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