The cheapest and fastest trains from Chester, PA to New York, NY
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$19
Fastest journey
1 h 46 m
Average duration
1 h 46 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
150 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chester, PA to New York, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chester, PA to New York, NY will cost around $19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 1 trains that leave Chester, PA for New York, NY on Sat, Feb 07, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Feb 07 the direct trains cover the 150 km distance in an average of 1 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 46 m .
On Sat, Feb 07 the slowest trains will take 1 h 46 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Chester, PA to New York, NY
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Chester, PA to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €10, and a bus costs an average of €16.
Distance: 93 miles (150 km)
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€17 Average price Cheapest | €20 Average price |
2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Chester, PA to New York, NY train times
The table below shows live departures for Chester, PA to New York, NY trains for today, Friday, February 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
66 Northeast Regional | 8:25 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h46 | 10:11 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
190 Northeast Regional | 10:58 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h28 | 12:26 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
640 Keystone Service | 11:31 AM Ardmore station, Ardmore, PA | 2h02 | 1:33 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
110 Northeast Regional | 11:47 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h21 | 1:08 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
170 Northeast Regional | 11:58 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h29 | 1:27 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
640 Keystone Service | 11:59 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h34 | 1:33 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
642 Keystone Service | 1:04 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h22 | 2:26 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
172 Northeast Regional | 1:43 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 2h02 | 3:45 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
172 Northeast Regional | 2:08 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h37 | 3:45 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
2104 Acela | 2:21 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h40 | 4:01 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
2104 Acela | 2:44 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h17 | 4:01 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
56 Vermonter | 3:01 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h20 | 4:21 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
86 Northeast Regional | 3:25 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h50 | 5:15 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
86 Northeast Regional | 3:51 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h24 | 5:15 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
648 Keystone Service | 4:54 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h21 | 6:15 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
650 Keystone Service | 6:35 PM Ardmore station, Ardmore, PA | 2h05 | 8:40 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
2166 Acela | 7:11 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h35 | 8:46 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
650 Keystone Service | 7:14 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h26 | 8:40 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
2166 Acela | 7:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h14 | 8:46 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
42 Pennsylvanian | 8:24 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h26 | 9:50 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
20 Crescent | 9:16 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 2h26 | 11:42 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
652 Keystone Service | 9:41 PM Ardmore station, Ardmore, PA | 2h13 | 11:54 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
20 Crescent | 9:57 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h45 | 11:42 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
652 Keystone Service | 10:17 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h37 | 11:54 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
654 Keystone Service | 11:06 PM Ardmore station, Ardmore, PA | 2h06 | 1:12 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
136 Northeast Regional | 11:36 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h55 | 1:31 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
80 Carolinian | 11:39 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h56 | 1:35 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
2122 Acela | 11:45 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h38 | 1:23 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
654 Keystone Service | 11:49 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h23 | 1:12 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, February 7 | |||||
136 Northeast Regional | 12:01 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h30 | 1:31 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
80 Carolinian | 12:04 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h31 | 1:35 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
2122 Acela | 12:05 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h18 | 1:23 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
656 Keystone Service | 12:12 AM Ardmore station, Ardmore, PA | 1h51 | 2:03 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
196 Northeast Regional | 12:39 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h47 | 2:26 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
656 Keystone Service | 12:40 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h23 | 2:03 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
196 Northeast Regional | 1:05 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h21 | 2:26 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
138 Northeast Regional | 1:07 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 2h10 | 3:17 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
658 Keystone Service | 1:07 AM Ardmore station, Ardmore, PA | 1h56 | 3:03 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
138 Northeast Regional | 1:35 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h42 | 3:17 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
658 Keystone Service | 1:41 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h22 | 3:03 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
192 Northeast Regional | 1:45 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h53 | 3:38 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
192 Northeast Regional | 2:12 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h26 | 3:38 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
90 Palmetto | 2:29 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1h54 | 4:23 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
626 Keystone Service | 2:52 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h22 | 4:14 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
90 Palmetto | 2:55 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1h28 | 4:23 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chester, PA to New York, NY
Trains from Chester, PA to New York, NY run on average 74 times per day, taking around 1h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 73 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 93 miles (150 km) distance in 1h 21m.
Distance 93 miles (150 km) |
Average train duration 1h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 74 |
Direct trains 73 |
Fastest train 1h 21m |
First train 00:11 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: Amtrak, SEPTA from Chester, PA to New York, NY trainsAmtrak, SEPTA trains will get you between Chester, PA and New York, NY from $12 (€10). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Chester, PA to New York, NY
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chester, PA to New York, NY by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at New York, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Chester, PA to New York, NY
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available in Moynihan Train Hall.
- Baggage assistance is provided by Red Caps, open 24/7 at Penn and open from 05:00 to 23:00 at Moynihan Train Hall.
- Blue Bottle Coffee
- Magnolia Bakery
- Starbucks
- The Pennsy Food Hall
- Nick + Stef's Steakhouse
- Penn & Sushi
- Krispy Kreme Donuts
- T.G.I. Friday's
- NY Pizza Suprema
- Blarney Stone
- & many more
- Accessible facilities including restroom, parking, elevators, and ramps. Additional assistance available at ticket counters or by asking uniformed employees.
- The New Yorker at Wyndham Hotel
- Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea
- Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Located on the connecting concourse near Tracks 18-19.
- Subway lines: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E
- Bus lines: M7, M20
- Train lines: Acela, Adirondack, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Empire Service, Ethan Allen Express, Keystone Service, Lake Shore Limited, Maple Leaf, Northeast Regional, Pennsylvanian, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter, PATH, New Jersey Transit, Long Island Railroad, AirTrain Newark, AirTrain JFK
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