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The average train between Washington and Chester takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Washington to Chester. 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 22m
Duration
120 mi
Distance
$319
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Wilmingtontrain train Carolinian / ...
2h 33m
$28–614

Washington to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between Washington and Chester. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Chester at 5:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    AmtrakSEPTA7h 38m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    AmtrakSEPTA2h 20m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA2h 19m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA1h 41m • 1 change

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    AmtrakSEPTA2h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    AmtrakSEPTA2h 20m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA2h 19m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA1h 41m • 1 change

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    AmtrakSEPTA2h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    AmtrakSEPTA2h 20m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA2h 19m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA1h 41m • 1 change

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    AmtrakSEPTA2h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    AmtrakSEPTA2h 20m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA2h 19m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA1h 41m • 1 change

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    AmtrakSEPTA2h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA1h 54m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA2h 4m • 1 change

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    AmtrakSEPTA2h 22m • 1 change

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    AmtrakSEPTA2h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA2h 4m • 1 change

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    AmtrakSEPTA2h 39m • 1 change

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    AmtrakSEPTA2h 24m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA1h 49m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Washington to Chester? 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: 120.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 22m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Wilmington hourly. Tickets cost $55–95 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 3 hours.

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