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 $45 - $70 and takes 4h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Chester is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs $110 - $550.

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 Richmond via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Chester station. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Petersburg Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Chester?

The distance between Philadelphia and Chester is 225 miles. The road distance is 257 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 bus which takes 5h 21m and costs $75 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 3m 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 Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Chester train from?

Philadelphia to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.

Train, bus or fly from Philadelphia to Chester?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Chester is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs $110 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $140 and takes 5h 21m, you could also train via Washington, which costs $100 - $800 and takes 5h 51m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Chester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Philadelphia to Chester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Chester is 257 miles. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Philadelphia to Chester.

How do I get a train ticket from Philadelphia to Chester?

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 295+ hotels available in Chester.

Philadelphia to Chester - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia to Chester by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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Fly from Philadelphia International Airport
best
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane PHL - RIC
3h 3m
$113–523
Drive 255.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Chestercar 255.5 mi
4h 52m
$47–68
Bus
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
5h 21m
$76–136
Train via Washington (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
5h 51m
$105–758
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane BWI - RIC
3h 51m
$114–1,018
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane EWR - RIC
4h 7m
$121–451
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Silver Meteor / ...
6h 22m
$117–211

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) flights

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1h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 223.6 mi
Duration: 3h 3m

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

American Airlines flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chester via Washington Union Station and Richmond in around 5h 21m.

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