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

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Chester is to drive which costs $18 - $28 and takes 2h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Chester is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $18 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Castle Marina P & R via HAINES ST & WARNER ST eb and LOMBARD ST & GREENE ST wb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Chester?

The distance between Philadelphia and Chester is 141 miles. The road distance is 103.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Chester without a car is to train and bus via Kent Island, MD which takes 2h 56m and costs $40 - $650.

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

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Philadelphia to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Chester bus from?

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

Where does the Philadelphia to Chester bus arrive?

Philadelphia to Chester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Chester is 104 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Philadelphia to Chester.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 194+ hotels available in Chester.

Philadelphia to Chester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia to Chester by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Train, bus via Kent Island, MD
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain Crescent / ...
2. Take the bus from BWI Amtrak Station to Kent Island, MDbus Baltimore
2h 56m
$42–633
Drive 102.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Chestercar 102.9 mi
2h 5m
$19–28
Train, bus
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain Crescent / ...
2. Take the bus from BWI Amtrak Station to Castle Marina P & Rbus 210
3h 57m
$26–610
Bus
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0320 / ...
2. Take the bus from LOMBARD ST & GREENE ST wb to Castle Marina P & Rbus No. 210 Line SB to Kent Island
4h 52m
$19–51

Philadelphia to Chester by train and bus

10Weekly Services

3h 57mAverage Duration

$26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 140.6 mi
Duration: 2h 56m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Chester, MD, USA?

You can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Castle Marina P & R via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, HAINES ST & WARNER ST eb, PACA ST & BALTIMORE nb, and LOMBARD ST & GREENE ST wb in around 4h 52m.

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