The average bus between Chester and Reading takes 4h 10m and the fastest bus takes 3h 11m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chester to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Chester and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 2:45 PM which arrives into Reading at 6:25 PM. All services require a transfer at 69th St Transit Center and take an average of 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Reading. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Reading station via 69th St Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
Chester to Reading bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from 6th St & Welsh St - Chester Tran Ctr station.
Chester to Reading bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Reading station.
The distance between Chester and Reading is 72.6 km. The road distance is 126 km.
You can take a bus from 6th St & Welsh St - Chester Tran Ctr to Reading via 69th St Transit Center, 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, Chestnut St & 12th St, and Philadelphia Bus Station in around 4h 26m.
