There are 3 ways to get from Baltimore to Chester by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Wilmingtontrain Palmetto / ...
- Take the train from Wilmington to Chester Transit Centertrain Wil
1h 58m$19–581Drive 83.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Baltimore to Chestercar 83.9 mi
1h 33m$16–23Bus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Wilmington Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
2h 32m$31–41
Baltimore to Chester by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Baltimore to Chester is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Baltimore to Chester is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Baltimore station to Chester station. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and arriving at Wilmington Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Baltimore station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Penn Station and arriving at Chester Transit Center via Wilmington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
The distance between Baltimore and Chester is 82 miles. The road distance is 84.4 miles.
The best way to get from Baltimore to Chester without a car is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs $18 - $600.
It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Baltimore to Chester, including transfers.
Baltimore to Chester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Baltimore to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.
The best way to get from Baltimore to Chester is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs $18 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 32m.
What companies run services between Baltimore, MD, USA and Chester, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Baltimore Penn Station to Chester Transit Center via Wilmington in around 1h 58m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Wilmington Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $11–22 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Jefferson Lines also services this route 3 times a day.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $15–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Wilmington to Chester Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Wilmington Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Wilmington Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $27–40
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More Questions & Answers
Baltimore to Chester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Wilmington Bus Station.
Baltimore to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Wilmington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Baltimore to Chester is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Baltimore to Chester.
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