There are 6 ways to get from Chester to Washington by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, subway, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Wilmington to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
2h 13m$28–654Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
3h 44m$21–32Drive 122.1 mi
- Drive from Chester to Washingtoncar 122.1 mi
2h 21m$23–33Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
2h 33m$78–604Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PHL - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
3h 26m$955–1,207Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane PHL - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
3h 23m$55–976
Chester to Washington by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chester to Washington is to bus which costs $21 - $35 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Chester to Washington is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs $28 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Chester station to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Wilmington Bus Station and arriving at Washington Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Chester to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Chester Transit Center and arriving at Washington Union Station via Wilmington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
The distance between Chester and Washington is 122 miles. The road distance is 122.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chester to Washington without a car is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs $28 - $700.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Chester to Washington, including transfers.
Chester to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Wilmington Bus Station.
Chester to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Wilmington station.
The best way to get from Chester to Washington is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs $28 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $35 and takes 3h 44m, you could also fly, which costs $75 - $650 and takes 2h 33m.
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 $60–95 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 2 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Washington Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $18–28 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–440
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $50–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Wilmington to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $16–26
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Wilmington to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $25–460
- First Class
- $140–650
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Chester to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Chester to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Washington is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Chester to Washington.
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