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How to get fromSilver Spring to Chesterby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, plane or bus

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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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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Wilmingtontrain train Northeast Regional
    3h 16m
    $34–72

  2. Bus via Wilmington (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to Wilmington Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0310
    4h 1m
    $20–35

  3. Drive 117.5 mi

    1. Drive from Silver Spring to Chestercar car 117.5 mi
    2h 8m
    $22–31

  4. Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly, line 37 bus

    1. Take the subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane DCA - PHL
    3. Take the bus from Philadelphia Airport Terminal B to 3rd St & Madison Stbus bus
    3h 43m
    $72–561

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Silver Spring to Philadelphiabus bus Washington
    4h 51m
    $31–64

  6. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane IAD - PHL
    4h 24m
    $317–766

Silver Spring to Chester by subway and train (Amtrak)

Calendar93Weekly Services
Duration3h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 Wilmington Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $16–35 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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