There are 6 ways to get from Chester to Silver Spring by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, subway, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Wilmington to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2h 41m$14–616Line 013 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Claymont Transportation Center to King St @ 3Rd Stbus 013
- Take the bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Silver Spring Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0310
4h 31m$28–40Drive 117.2 mi
- Drive from Chester to Silver Springcar 117.2 mi
2h 9m$22–31Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
- Take the subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platformsubway
3h 18m$102–762Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Silver Springbus New York
4h 56m$19–50Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PHL - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
3h 59m$316–666
Chester to Silver Spring by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chester to Silver Spring is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Chester to Silver Spring is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Silver Spring station. However, there are services departing from Chester Transit Center and arriving at Silver Spring Bus Station via Claymont Transportation Center and Wilmington Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Chester to Silver Spring. However, there are services departing from Chester T.C. and arriving at Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform via Wilmington and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between Chester and Silver Spring is 130 miles. The road distance is 117.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chester to Silver Spring without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs $13 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Chester to Silver Spring, including transfers.
Chester to Silver Spring bus services, operated by DART First State, depart from Claymont Transportation Center station.
Chester to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Wilmington station.
The best way to get from Chester to Silver Spring is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs $13 - $650. Alternatively, you can line 013 bus and bus, which costs $28 - $45 and takes 4h 31m.
What companies run services between Chester, PA, USA and Silver Spring, MD, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Wilmington to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $15–240 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Transit Center to Silver Spring Bus Station via Claymont Transit Center, Claymont Transportation Center, King St @ 3Rd St, and Wilmington Bus Station in around 4h 31m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Wilmington to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $15–240
- Business Class
- $65–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Wilmington to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $25–460
- First Class
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Wilmington to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $3–5
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–8
- Phone
- +1 800-652-3278
- Website
- dartfirststate.com
Bus from Claymont Transportation Center to King St @ 3Rd St
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.dartfirststate.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Silver Spring Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Silver Spring
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $19–50
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More Questions & Answers
Chester to Silver Spring bus services, operated by DART First State, arrive at King St @ 3Rd St station.
Chester to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Silver Spring is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Chester to Silver Spring.
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