There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Chester by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or subway
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Wilmingtontrain Carolinian / ...
2h 33m$28–614Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Wilmington Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
3h 37m$22–32Drive 121.9 mi
- Drive from Washington to Chestercar 121.9 mi
2h 20m$23–33Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, line 37 bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Airport Terminal B to 3rd St & Madison Stbus
2h 4m$978–1,301Bus, line 37 bus
- Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus Washington
- Take the bus from Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS to 3rd St & Madison Stbus 37
5h 19m$50–111Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane IAD - PHL
3h 48m$954–1,207
Washington to Chester by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Chester is to bus which costs $21 - $35 and takes 3h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Chester is to fly and line 37 bus which takes 2h 4m and costs $950 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Chester station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Wilmington Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Chester Transit Center via Wilmington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
The distance between Washington and Chester is 121 miles. The road distance is 122.6 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Chester without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs $27 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Washington to Chester, including transfers.
Washington to Chester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Chester is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs $27 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $35 and takes 3h 37m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Chester, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Wilmington hourly. Tickets cost $55–95 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Wilmington Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $18–28 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $24–460
- First Class
- $140–650
Subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Wilmington Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from Philadelphia Airport Terminal B to 3rd St & Madison St
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Broad St & Snyder Av - MBNS to 3rd St & Madison St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- [email protected]
- Website
- OurBus
Bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- OurBus
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to Chester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Wilmington Bus Station.
Washington to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Wilmington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Chester is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Washington to Chester.
There are 848+ hotels available in Chester.