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How to get fromRichmond to West Chesterby bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 11 ways to get from Richmond to West Chester by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Acela
    5h 24m
    $62–127

  2. Drive 225.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Richmond to West Chestercar car 225.6 mi
    4h 18m
    $42–60

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    7h 1m
    $84–169

  4. Fly Richmond International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, line 104 bus

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane RIC - PHL
    2. Take the bus from 69th St Transit Center to Chestnut St & Darlington Stbus bus
    5h 13m
    $69–459

  5. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Acela
    7h 58m
    $84–182

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2601 / ...
    8h 20m
    $42–77

  7. Bus via Philadelphia

    1. Take the bus from GRTC Bus Stop at Main St Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Capitol Connector
    2. Take the bus from Union Station to Philadelphiabus bus Washington
    9h 8m
    $72–131

  8. Bus to Norfolk International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Norfolkbus bus
    2. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane ORF - PHL
    6h 34m
    $96–464

  9. Fly Richmond International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train, line 104 bus

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane RIC - BWI
    2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from 69th St Transit Center to Chestnut St & Darlington Stbus bus
    6h 32m
    $80–1,048

  10. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport

    1. Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane DCA - PHL
    7h 7m
    $994–1,382

  11. Fly Richmond International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train, line 104 bus

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane RIC - EWR
    2. Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from 69th St Transit Center to Chestnut St & Darlington Stbus bus
    7h 5m
    $75–361

Richmond to West Chester by bus, train, and subway

Calendar109Weekly Services
Duration5h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 265.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 24m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station twice daily. Tickets cost $75–170 and the journey takes 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Richmond to Chestnut St & Darlington St via Washington Union Station, Philadelphia Bus Station, Market St & 11th St, 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, and 69th St Transit Center in around 8h 20m.

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