There are 5 ways to get from West Chester to Staunton by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or train
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Train via Washington (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Staunton Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
8h 26m$70–748Drive 267.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from West Chester to Stauntoncar 267.9 mi
5h 11m$49–71Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Godwin Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from JMU Godwin Transit Center to Staunton Hub / Lewis Stbus
12h 1m$54–79Fly, train
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
- Take the train from Alexandria to Staunton Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 54m$994–1,400Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Staunton Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
9h 34m$75–178
West Chester to Staunton by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from West Chester to Staunton is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 5h 11m.
The fastest way to get from West Chester to Staunton is to drive which takes 5h 11m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from West Chester to Staunton. However, there are services departing from Chestnut St & Darlington St and arriving at Staunton Hub / Lewis St via 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, Philadelphia Bus Station, Washington Union Station and JMU Godwin Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from West Chester to Staunton station. However, there are services departing from 69th St Transit Center and arriving at Staunton Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
The distance between West Chester and Staunton is 312 miles. The road distance is 269.5 miles.
The best way to get from West Chester to Staunton without a car is to train via Washington which takes 8h 26m and costs $70 - $750.
It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from West Chester to Staunton, including transfers.
West Chester to Staunton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
West Chester to Staunton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from West Chester to Staunton is to train via Washington which takes 8h 26m and costs $70 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $80 and takes 12h 1m.
What companies run services between West Chester, PA, USA and Staunton, VA, USA?
You can take a bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to Staunton Amtrak Station via 69th St Transit Center, 69th St Transit Center, Drexel Station at 30th St, 30th Street Station, and Washington Union Station in around 8h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to Staunton Hub / Lewis St via 69th St Transit Center, 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, Chestnut St & 12th St, Philadelphia Bus Station, Washington Union Station, and JMU Godwin Transit Center in around 12h 1m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- 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 Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Staunton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Staunton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Staunton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
West Chester to Staunton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
West Chester to Staunton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Chester to Staunton is 269 miles. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from West Chester to Staunton.
There are 79+ hotels available in Staunton.