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The average train between Washington and Chester takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. 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 25m
Duration
120 mi
Distance
$319
Average price
Every 2 hours
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 every 2 hours between Washington and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, 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 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    AmtrakSEPTA2h 23m • 1 change

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    AmtrakSEPTA2h 6m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA1h 40m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA1h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 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 Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakSEPTA7h 38m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 26, 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 Tuesday, October 27, 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, October 28, 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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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 120.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 25m

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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