There are 5 ways to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Chester Springs by plane, train, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, train, taxi
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Paoli Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Paoli Amtrak Station to Chester Springstaxi
3h 34m$1,014–1,353Drive 129.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Chester Springscar 129.1 mi
2h 46m$24–34Train
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Malverntrain Pao
3h 56m$75–134Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
6h 18m$52–81Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Reagan Washington-DCA to Chester Springs129.1 mi
2h 46m
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Chester Springs is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Chester Springs is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) station to Chester Springs. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Malvern via Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Chester Springs. However, there are services departing from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform-Trains North Washington DC & Maryland Via Virginia and arriving at Malvern via Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Washington Union Station and Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) and Chester Springs is 157 miles. The road distance is 129.9 miles.
The best way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Chester Springs without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs $70 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Chester Springs, including transfers.
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Chester Springs bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Chester Springs train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Chester Springs is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs $70 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 6h 18m.
What companies run services between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA), USA and Chester Springs, PA, USA?
You can take a subway from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform-Trains North Washington DC & Maryland Via Virginia to Chester Springs via Gallery Place, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform, Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, Gray 30th St Station, and Malvern in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $20–35 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Greyhound USA also services this route 4 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Paoli Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–13
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Gray 30th St Station to Malvern
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Reagan Washington-DCA to Chester Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Estimated price
- $30–40
Philadelphia Taxicab Service
- Phone
- +1 215-535-6700
- Website
- philataxicab.com
Phila. Taxicab Services
- Phone
- +1 267-888-5415
- Website
- rufessw.wixsite.com
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More Questions & Answers
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Chester Springs bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Chester Springs train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Chester Springs is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Chester Springs.
There are 120+ hotels available in Chester Springs.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) and Chester Springs. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.