There are 3 ways to get from Newark to Chester by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Chester Transit Centertrain Wil
2h 13m$22–592Bus, line 37 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
- Take the bus from Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS to 3rd St & Madison Stbus 37
3h 44m$18–31Drive 98.5 mi
- Drive from Newark to Chestercar 98.5 mi
1h 55m$18–26
Newark to Chester by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Newark to Chester is to drive which costs $18 - $26 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Newark to Chester is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs $18 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at 3rd St & Madison St via Broad St & Walnut St and Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Newark station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Chester Transit Center via Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
The distance between Newark and Chester is 93 miles. The road distance is 99.1 miles.
The best way to get from Newark to Chester without a car is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs $21 - $600.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Newark to Chester, including transfers.
Newark to Chester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Newark to Chester is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs $21 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus and line 37 bus, which costs $17 - $35 and takes 3h 44m.
What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Chester, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Chester Transit Center via Gray 30th St Station in around 2h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to 3rd St & Madison St via Philadelphia Bus Station, Broad St & Walnut St, and Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS in around 3h 44m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $18–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Gray 30th St Station to Chester Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS to 3rd St & Madison St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
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Newark to Chester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Newark to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Chester is 99 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Newark to Chester.
There are 852+ hotels available in Chester.