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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Chester is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Chester is to bus and fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $120 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Chester. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Richmond via Philadelphia Bus Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

How far is it from Reading to Chester?

The distance between Reading and Chester is 315 miles. The road distance is 256.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Chester without a car is to bus via Washington which takes 7h 5m and costs $80 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Reading to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Chester bus from?

Reading to Chester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Reading station.

Where does the Reading to Chester bus arrive?

Reading to Chester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.

Can I drive from Reading to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Chester is 257 miles. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Reading to Chester.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 284+ hotels available in Chester.

Reading to Chester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Reading to Chester by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus via Washington
best
1. Take the bus from Reading to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus
7h 5m
$80–139
Drive 255.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Chestercar 255.4 mi
5h 6m
$47–68
Bus, train via Washington
1. Take the bus from Reading to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 33m
$111–797
Bus to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Reading to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane PHL - RIC
4h 41m
$125–550
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Reading to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2650 / ...
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Silver Meteor / ...
8h 57m
$126–232
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2650 / ...
2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Richmondbus FlixBus N2601 / ...
10h 31m
$51–99
Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Reading to Newarkbus
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane EWR - RIC
5h 26m
$136–452
Bus, train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Reading to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
3. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane BWI - RIC
5h 40m
$126–1,087

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

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1h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 313.5 mi
Duration: 7h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Reading to Chester via Philadelphia Bus Station, Washington Union Station, and Richmond in around 7h 5m.

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