How to get from New York NY Penn Station to Chester by bus and train?

New York NY Penn Station to Chester - Train Schedule

The NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from New York NY Penn Station to Chester runs from 5:41 AM to 7:00 PM, with departures every 50 min-3 hr. The trip takes about 4 hr 39 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From New York NY Penn Station to Chester by bus and train

To get from New York NY Penn Station to Chester in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from 34 St-Penn Station 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 4 hr 39 min. The bus and train schedule from New York NY Penn Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Chester on the Moovit app.

279min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - AMTRAK HARTFORD LINEAMTRAK HARTFORD LINE
Bus - 921921
Walk to Chester
Leaves from 34 St-Penn Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    520 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Haven
    104 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 New York NY Penn Station to Chester

The distance between New York NY Penn Station, New York - New Jersey and Chester, New York - New Jersey is approximately 145.61 mi, which can typically be travelled in 279 min. Moovit will show you the directions from New York NY Penn Station 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 New York NY Penn Station to Chester

To check the bus and train schedule from New York NY Penn Station to Chester using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (New York NY Penn Station) 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 New York NY Penn Station to Chester?

    The fastest way takes 279 minutes, using Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Train line AMTRAK HARTFORD LINE, Bus line 921.

  • Is there a direct train between New York NY Penn Station and Chester?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 39 min.

  • Which train line goes from New York NY Penn Station to Chester?

    The NORTHEAST REGIONAL train line goes from 34 St-Penn Station near New York NY Penn Station in Manhattan to New Haven station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till New Haven station near Chester in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from New York NY Penn Station to Chester by train and bus?

    The total travel time between New York NY Penn Station in Manhattan and Chester in New York - New Jersey by train and bus is about 4 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near New York NY Penn Station to get to Chester?

    Get on the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from the 34 St-Penn Station near New York NY Penn Station in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between New York NY Penn Station and Chester?

    Get off the train at the New Haven stop, which is closest to Chester in New York - New Jersey.

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