How to get from Grand Central Terminal to Chester by bus and train?

Grand Central Terminal to Chester - Train Schedule

The 3 train from Grand Central Terminal to Chester runs from 12:07 AM to 11:38 PM, with departures every 5 min-3 hr 35 min. The trip takes about 5 hr 3 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Grand Central Terminal to Chester by bus and train

To get from Grand Central Terminal to Chester in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the 3 train from Grand Central station to New Haven station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the AMTRAK HARTFORD LINE train and finally take the 921 bus from Asylum St @ Bushnell Park station to Chester Park & Ride @ W Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 3 min. The bus and train schedule from Grand Central Terminal may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Chester on the Moovit app.

303min
Train - 3
Train - AMTRAK HARTFORD LINEAMTRAK HARTFORD LINE
Bus - 921921
Walk to Chester
Leaves from Grand Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Grand Central Terminal
    East 44th Street
  • 2
    Train - 33
    Wait for train
    3
    1514#| New Haven-State St
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Haven
    125 min
  • 4
    Train - AMTRAK HARTFORD LINEAMTRAK HARTFORD LINE
    Wait for train
    AMTRAK HARTFORD LINE
    Springfield
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hartford Union Station
    44 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Asylum St @ Bushnell Park
    ID ASYUNIE
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 921921
    Wait for bus
    921
    921 - Middletown-Old Saybrook Express
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chester Park & Ride @ W Main St
    ID HOOCHEE
    45 min
  • 9
    Walk to Chester
    Walk to
    Chester
    1.5 mi • 31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Grand Central Terminal to Chester

The distance between Grand Central Terminal, New York - New Jersey and Chester, New York - New Jersey is approximately 142.28 mi, which can typically be travelled in 303 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Grand Central Terminal to Chester 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Grand Central Terminal to Chester

To check the bus and train schedule from Grand Central Terminal to Chester using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Grand Central Terminal) and destination (Chester), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Chester?

    The fastest way takes 303 minutes, using Train line 3, Train line AMTRAK HARTFORD LINE, Bus line 921.

  • Is there a direct train between Grand Central Terminal and Chester?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 3 min.

  • Which train line goes from Grand Central Terminal to Chester?

    The 3 train line goes from New Haven station near Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan to Hartford Union Station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Hartford Union Station near Chester in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from Grand Central Terminal to Chester by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan and Chester in New York - New Jersey by train and bus is about 5 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Grand Central Terminal to get to Chester?

    Get on the 3 train from the New Haven station near Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Grand Central Terminal and Chester?

    Get off the train at the Hartford Union Station, which is closest to Chester in New York - New Jersey.

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