What is the cheapest way to get from Chester to Washington?

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Washington is to bus which costs $19 - $40 and takes 3h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chester to Washington?

The fastest way to get from Chester to Washington is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs $27 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Washington?

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 48m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Washington?

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 17m.

How far is it from Chester to Washington?

The distance between Chester and Washington is 122 miles. The road distance is 122.8 miles.

How do I travel from Chester to Washington without a car?

The best way to get from Chester to Washington without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs $27 - $700.

How long does it take to get from Chester to Washington?

It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Chester to Washington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Washington bus from?

Chester to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Wilmington Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Washington train from?

Chester to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Wilmington station.

Train, bus or fly from Chester to Washington?

The best way to get from Chester to Washington is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs $27 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $40 and takes 3h 48m, you could also fly, which costs $75 - $650 and takes 2h 47m.

Where does the Chester to Washington bus arrive?

Chester to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Where does the Chester to Washington train arrive?

Chester to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Chester to Washington?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Washington is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Chester to Washington.

Where can I stay near Washington?

There are 1475+ hotels available in Washington.

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There are 5 ways to get from Chester to Washington by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or subway

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Wilmington to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
2h 17m
$28–653
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
3h 48m
$20–38
Drive 122.1 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Washingtoncar 122.1 mi
2h 21m
$23–33
Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
2h 47m
$78–603
Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PHL - IAD
2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
3h 24m
$55–386

Chester to Washington by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 121.7 mi
Duration: 2h 17m

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 $35–75 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 $17–35 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Greyhound-us also services this route 4 times a day.

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