How to get from Rahway to Chester by train?

By train

To get from Rahway to Chester in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the NC train from Rahway station to Trenton station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SILVER STAR train and finally take the WIL train from 30th Street station to Chester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min.

152min
Train - NC
Train - SILVER STARSILVER STAR
Train - WIL
WIL
Walk to Chester
Leaves from Rahway

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Rahway
  • 2
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    Trenton Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Trenton
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SILVER STARSILVER STAR
    Wait for train
    SILVER STAR
    Miami
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    30 min
  • 7
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    #5215 - Wilmington
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chester
    30 min
  • 9
    Walk to Chester
    Walk to
    Chester
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via NC, PENNSYLVANIAN and WIL

To get from Rahway to Chester in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the NC train from Rahway station to Trenton station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PENNSYLVANIAN train and finally take the WIL train from 30th Street station to Chester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min.

152min
Train - NC
Train - PENNSYLVANIANPENNSYLVANIAN
Train - WIL
WIL
Walk to Chester
Leaves from Rahway

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Rahway
  • 2
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    Trenton Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Trenton
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - PENNSYLVANIANPENNSYLVANIAN
    Wait for train
    PENNSYLVANIAN
    Pittsburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    31 min
  • 7
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    #5215 - Wilmington
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chester
    30 min
  • 9
    Walk to Chester
    Walk to
    Chester
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Rahway to Chester

The distance between Rahway, Philadelphia and Chester, Philadelphia is approximately 82.13 mi, which can typically be travelled in 152 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rahway to Chester by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Philadelphia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Chester, Philadelphia

Chester is located at Chester, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Chester Transportation Center.

Train stations close to Chester:

  • Ridley Park
  • Eddystone
  • Crum Lynne

Bus stations close to Chester:

  • Chester Transportation Center
  • 6th & Edgemont Av
  • Welsh St & Wall St

Related Routes

Alternative route by train via NC, PENNSYLVANIAN and WIL

To get from Rahway to Chester in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the NC train from Rahway station to Trenton station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PENNSYLVANIAN train and finally take the WIL train from 30th Street station to Chester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min.

152min
Train - NC
Train - PENNSYLVANIANPENNSYLVANIAN
Train - WIL
WIL
Walk to Chester
Leaves from Rahway

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Rahway
  • 2
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    Trenton Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Trenton
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - PENNSYLVANIANPENNSYLVANIAN
    Wait for train
    PENNSYLVANIAN
    Pittsburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    31 min
  • 7
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    #5215 - Wilmington
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chester
    30 min
  • 9
    Walk to Chester
    Walk to
    Chester
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 152 minutes, using Bus line NC, Bus line SILVER STAR, Bus line WIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 152 minutes, using Bus line NC, Bus line PENNSYLVANIAN, Bus line WIL.

  • Is there a direct train between Rahway and Chester in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 32 min.

  • Which train line goes from Rahway to Chester in Philadelphia?

    The NC train line goes from Trenton Transit Center station near Rahway to Trenton station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Trenton station near Chester in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from Rahway to Chester in Philadelphia by train?

    The total travel time between Rahway and Chester in Philadelphia by train is about 2 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Rahway to get to Chester in Philadelphia?

    Get on the NC train from the Trenton Transit Center station near Rahway in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Rahway and Chester in Philadelphia?

    Get off the train at the Trenton station, which is closest to Chester in Philadelphia.

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