There are 9 ways to get from James Madison University to West Chester by bus, train, subway, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Goodwin Transit Center to Washington Union Stationbus Highlands Rhythm / ...
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
6h 59m$74–129Drive 245.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from James Madison University to West Chestercar 245.3 mi
4h 45m$45–65Bus, subway, train
- Take the bus from JMU Godwin Transit Center to Dulles Airportbus
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway S
- Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
9h 21m$71–147Bus to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Goodwin Transit Center to Dulles International Airportbus
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane IAD - PHL
6h 42m$84–418Bus, train via Washington
- Take the bus from JMU Godwin Transit Center to DC Union Stationbus Virginia Breeze
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
7h$69–143Bus
- Take the bus from JMU Godwin Transit Center to DC Union Stationbus Virginia Breeze
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
9h 56m$50–98Bus via Philadelphia
- Take the bus from Goodwin Transit Center to Washington Union Stationbus Highlands Rhythm / ...
- Take the bus from Washington to Philadelphiabus Ppb 3613 / ...
10h 29m$64–119Bus, subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly, line 104 bus
- Take the bus from JMU Godwin Transit Center to Dulles Airportbus
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
- Take the bus from 69th St Transit Center to Chestnut St & Darlington Stbus
7h 47m$118–708Bus to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, fly
- Take the bus from Goodwin Transit Center to Salem VDOT Park & Ridebus
- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane ROA - PHL
7h 35m$98–486
James Madison University to West Chester by foot, bus, train, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from James Madison University to West Chester is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from James Madison University to West Chester is to drive which takes 4h 45m and costs $45 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from James Madison University to West Chester. However, there are services departing from JMU Godwin Transit Center and arriving at Chestnut St & Darlington St via Washington Union Station, Market St & 11th St and 69th St Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.
The distance between James Madison University and West Chester is 301 miles. The road distance is 246.8 miles.
The best way to get from James Madison University to West Chester without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 59m and costs $70 - $130.
It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from James Madison University to West Chester, including transfers.
James Madison University to West Chester bus services, operated by Megabus, depart from JMU Godwin Transit Center station.
James Madison University to West Chester bus services, operated by Megabus, arrive at DC Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between James Madison University to West Chester is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from James Madison University to West Chester.
There are 181+ hotels available in West Chester.
What companies run services between James Madison University, VA, USA and West Chester, PA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from James Madison University to Chestnut St & Darlington St via JMU Godwin Transit Center, Washington Union Station, Philadelphia Bus Station, Market St & 11th St, 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, and 69th St Transit Center in around 9h 56m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Philadelphia International Airport via Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–650
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
Bus from Goodwin Transit Center to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–35
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
Bus from Goodwin Transit Center to Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–30
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
Bus from Goodwin Transit Center to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–35
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
Bus from Goodwin Transit Center to Salem VDOT Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–29
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from JMU Godwin Transit Center to Dulles Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
- Adult One-way
- $20–45
Bus from JMU Godwin Transit Center to DC Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
- Adult One-way
- $23–50
Bus from JMU Godwin Transit Center to DC Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
- Adult One-way
- $23–50
Bus from JMU Godwin Transit Center to Dulles Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
- Adult One-way
- $20–45
Bus from Goodwin Transit Center to Salem VDOT Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
- Adult One-way
- $19–45
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Washington to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Bus from 69th St Transit Center to Chestnut St & Darlington St
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
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