There are 7 ways to get from Pittsburgh to Chester by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
best- Take the bus from Seventh Ave + Smithfield St to Pittsburgh International Airportbus
- Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane PIT - PHL
4h 26mDrive 291.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pittsburgh to Chestercar 291.3 mi
5h 12m$54–77Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to King of Prussia Park & Ridebus Greyhound US0421
8h 17m$59–90Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
8h 38m$194–296Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Regional Airportbus
- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane SCE - PHL
5h 49m$69–396Bus to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Seventh Ave + Smithfield St to Pittsburgh International Airportbus
- Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane PIT - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Wilmingtontrain
- Take the train from Wilmington to Chester Transit Centertrain
6h 16mBus via Reading (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Readingbus FlixBus 2642 / ...
- Take the bus from Reading to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2650 / ...
9h 28m$59–90
Pittsburgh to Chester by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pittsburgh to Chester is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Pittsburgh to Chester is to drive which takes 5h 12m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Pittsburgh station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and arriving at 3rd St & Madison St via South Gulph Rd & Bill Smith Blvd, Plaza at King of Prussia and 69th St TC South Berth 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Pittsburgh station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station and arriving at Chester Transit Center via Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
The distance between Pittsburgh and Chester is 305 miles. The road distance is 293 miles.
The best way to get from Pittsburgh to Chester without a car is to bus which takes 8h 17m and costs $55 - $90.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Pittsburgh to Chester, including transfers.
Pittsburgh to Chester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Pittsburgh to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Pittsburgh to Chester is to bus which takes 8h 17m and costs $55 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $300 and takes 8h 38m.
What companies run services between Pittsburgh, PA, USA and Chester, PA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to King of Prussia Park & Ride 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–80 and the journey takes 5h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station once daily. Tickets cost $190–300 and the journey takes 7h 29m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–490
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $18–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Wilmington to Chester Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 412-442-2000
- Website
- Pittsburgh Regional Transit
Bus from Seventh Ave + Smithfield St to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Pittsburgh Regional Transit
Bus from Seventh Ave + Smithfield St to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Pittsburgh Regional Transit
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to King of Prussia Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Reading to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Pittsburgh to Chester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at King of Prussia Park & Ride station.
Pittsburgh to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pittsburgh to Chester is 293 miles. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Pittsburgh to Chester.
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