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Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Washington takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester to Washington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 23m
Duration
122 mi
Distance
$324
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Chester to Washington train times

Trains run hourly between Chester and Washington. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Washington at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrak2h 37m • 1 change
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    SEPTAAmtrak Acela2h 22m • 1 change
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    SEPTAAmtrak2h 45m • 1 change
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    SEPTAAmtrak Acela2h 16m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrak2h 12m • 1 change
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    SEPTAAmtrak2h 4m • 1 change
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    SEPTAAmtrak2h 18m • 1 change
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    SEPTAAmtrak Acela2h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrak2h 12m • 1 change
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    SEPTAAmtrak2h 4m • 1 change
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    SEPTAAmtrak2h 18m • 1 change
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    SEPTAAmtrak Acela2h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrak2h 12m • 1 change
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    SEPTAAmtrak2h 4m • 1 change
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    SEPTAAmtrak2h 18m • 1 change
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    SEPTAAmtrak1h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrak2h 12m • 1 change
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    SEPTAAmtrak2h 4m • 1 change
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    SEPTAAmtrak2h 18m • 1 change
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    SEPTAAmtrak Acela2h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrak2h 12m • 1 change
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    SEPTAAmtrak2h 4m • 1 change
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    SEPTAAmtrak2h 18m • 1 change
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    SEPTAAmtrak1h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrak Acela2h 11m • 1 change
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    SEPTAAmtrak Acela2h 13m • 1 change
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    SEPTAAmtrak Acela2h 41m • 1 change
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    SEPTAAmtrak2h 35m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chester to Washington? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 121.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 23m

What companies run services between Chester, PA, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Wilmington to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $55–95 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 2 hours.

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