How to get from Elizabeth to Chester by train?

By train

To get from Elizabeth to Chester in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the NC train from Elizabeth 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 41 min.

161min
Train - NC
Train - SILVER STARSILVER STAR
Train - WIL
WIL
Walk to Chester
Leaves from Elizabeth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Elizabeth
  • 2
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    Trenton Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    57 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 Elizabeth to Chester in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the NC train from Elizabeth 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 41 min.

161min
Train - NC
Train - PENNSYLVANIANPENNSYLVANIAN
Train - WIL
WIL
Walk to Chester
Leaves from Elizabeth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Elizabeth
  • 2
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    Trenton Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    57 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 Elizabeth to Chester

The distance between Elizabeth, Philadelphia and Chester, Philadelphia is approximately 87.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 161 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elizabeth 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 Sproul St & 7th St.

Train stations close to Chester:

  • Highland Avenue
  • Ridley Park
  • Crum Lynne

Bus stations close to Chester:

  • Sproul St & 7th St
  • Av Of the States & 7th St
  • 6th & Edgemont Av

Related Routes

Alternative route by train via NC, PENNSYLVANIAN and WIL

To get from Elizabeth to Chester in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the NC train from Elizabeth 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 41 min.

161min
Train - NC
Train - PENNSYLVANIANPENNSYLVANIAN
Train - WIL
WIL
Walk to Chester
Leaves from Elizabeth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Elizabeth
  • 2
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    Trenton Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    57 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 Elizabeth to Chester?

    The fastest way takes 161 minutes, using Bus line NC, Bus line SILVER STAR, Bus line WIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 161 minutes, using Bus line NC, Bus line PENNSYLVANIAN, Bus line WIL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 41 min.

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

    The NC train line goes from Trenton Transit Center station near Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth to Chester in Philadelphia by train?

    The total travel time between Elizabeth and Chester in Philadelphia by train is about 2 hr 41 min.

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

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

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

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

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