There are 6 ways to get from Silver Spring to Chester by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to WilmingtonNortheast Regional
3h 16m$17–654Bus via 69th St Transit Center South Terminal (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to PhiladelphiaGreyhound US0350
4h 41m$32–56Drive 117.4 mi
- Drive from Silver Spring to Chester117.4 mi
2h 7m$22–31Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly, line 37 bus
- Take the subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)DCA - PHL
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Airport Terminal B to 3rd St & Madison St
3h 27m$82–611Bus
- Take the bus from Silver Spring to PhiladelphiaWashington
4h 52m$19–50Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)IAD - PHL
4h 22m$277–666
Silver Spring to Chester by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to Chester is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Silver Spring to Chester is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Silver Spring station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring Bus Station and arriving at Av of the States & 7th St via Walnut St & 30th St - FS and 69th St Transit Center South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Silver Spring to Chester. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Chester T.C. via Washington Union Station and Wilmington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
The distance between Silver Spring and Chester is 130 miles. The road distance is 118.1 miles.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to Chester without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs $17 - $700.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Silver Spring to Chester, including transfers.
Silver Spring to Chester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Silver Spring Bus Station.
Silver Spring to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to Chester is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs $17 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 4h 41m.
What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and Chester, PA, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Washington Union Station to Wilmington hourly. Tickets cost $15–240 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to Philadelphia once daily. Tickets cost $25–55 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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 Washington Union Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- 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 Washington Union Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 17 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 Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Bus from Philadelphia Airport Terminal B to 3rd St & Madison St
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.septa.org/schedules
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Silver Spring to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $19–50
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More Questions & Answers
Silver Spring to Chester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia station.
Silver Spring to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Wilmington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Silver Spring to Chester is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Silver Spring to Chester.
There are 687+ hotels available in Chester.