There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Chester County by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Thorndaletrain Pao
3h 59m$35–80Drive 113.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Chester Countycar 113.9 mi
2h 24m$21–30Bus, train
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the train from Suburban Station to Thorndaletrain Pao
5h 14m$25–42Fly, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Thorndaletrain
4h 13m$981–1,306Bus
- Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus Washington
7h 16m$52–109
Washington to Chester County by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Chester County is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Chester County is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington to Chester County. However, there are services departing from Washington, DC and arriving at Lincoln Hwy & James Buchanan Dr via 15th St & Market St - FS, 69th St TC West Trolley Platform and West Chester Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Chester County. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Thorndale via Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Washington and Chester County is 168 miles. The road distance is 114.6 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Chester County without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs $35 - $85.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Washington to Chester County, including transfers.
Washington to Chester County bus services, operated by OurBus, depart from Washington, DC station.
Washington to Chester County train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Chester County is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs $35 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 7h 16m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Chester County, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Washington Union Station to Thorndale via Gray 30th St Station in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, OurBus operates a bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to Chester County bus services, operated by OurBus, arrive at Philadelphia, PA station.
Washington to Chester County train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Chester County is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Washington to Chester County.
There are 173+ hotels available in Chester County.