There are 6 ways to get from Silver Spring to Chester by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Colonial Heightsbus FlixBus N2471
3h 53m$47–63Drive 125.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Silver Spring to Chestercar 125.7 mi
2h 27m$23–34Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
4h 7m$66–117Subway 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 Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane IAD - RIC
3h 38m$89–406Bus via Petersburg Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Petersburg Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0670
5h 27m$30–48Train 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 25m$99–1,012
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to Chester is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Silver Spring to Chester is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Silver Spring station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Colonial Heights via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Silver Spring to Chester station. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Petersburg Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Silver Spring and Chester is 147 miles. The road distance is 126.4 miles.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to Chester without a car is to bus which takes 3h 53m and costs $45 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Silver Spring to Chester, including transfers.
Silver Spring to Chester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Silver Spring to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to Chester is to bus which takes 3h 53m and costs $45 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 4h 7m.
What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and Chester, VA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Colonial Heights once daily. Tickets cost $19–30 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 2h 37m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–18
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Colonial Heights
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Silver Spring to Chester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Colonial Heights station.
Silver Spring to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Silver Spring to Chester is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Silver Spring to Chester.
There are 302+ hotels available in Chester.