There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Chester by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, bus (Flixbus), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Richmond
best- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
2h 11m$52–79Drive 119 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Chestercar 119 mi
2h 13m$20–29Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
2h 53m$105–151Subway 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 Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane IAD - RIC
3h 9m$107–533Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Colonial Heightsbus FlixBus N2471
2h 39m$47–62Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane BWI - RIC
3h 1m$122–1,205
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Chester is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Chester is to bus via Richmond which takes 2h 11m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Richmond via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Chester station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Petersburg Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
The distance between Washington and Chester is 123 miles. The road distance is 119.7 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Chester without a car is to bus via Richmond which takes 2h 11m and costs $50 - $80.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Washington to Chester, including transfers.
Washington to Chester bus services, operated by Flixbus 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 bus via Richmond which takes 2h 11m and costs $50 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $160 and takes 2h 53m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Chester, VA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond every 4 hours. Tickets cost $19–29 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Flixbus USA also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 2h 37m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Colonial Heights
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to Chester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Colonial Heights station.
Washington to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Chester is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Washington to Chester.
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