There are 3 ways to get from Reading to Chester by bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Reading to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2650 / ...
- Take the train from Jefferson Station to Chester Transit Centertrain Wil
3h$12–17Drive 52.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reading to Chestercar 52.8 mi
1h 11m$10–14Bus, line 109 bus
- Take the bus from Reading to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2650 / ...
- Take the bus from 69th St Transit Center South Terminal to Av of the States & 7th Stbus 109
3h 20m$15–20
Reading to Chester by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Chester is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Chester is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Chester. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Av of the States & 7th St via Market St & 11th St and 69th St Transit Center South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Reading and Chester is 69 miles. The road distance is 53.1 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Chester without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h and costs $11 - $18.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Reading to Chester, including transfers.
Reading to Chester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Chester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Chester is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Reading to Chester.
There are 793+ hotels available in Chester.
What companies run services between Reading, PA, USA and Chester, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Reading to Av of the States & 7th St via Philadelphia Bus Station, Market St & 11th St, and 69th St Transit Center South Terminal in around 3h 20m.
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Jefferson Station to Chester Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Reading to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Reading to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from 69th St Transit Center South Terminal to Av of the States & 7th St
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
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