How to get from Chester to Washington by metro and train?

From Chester to Washington by metro and train

To get from Chester to Washington in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one metro line: take the WIL train from Chester Transit Center station to Wilmington station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the ORANGE metro from New Carrollton station to L'Enfant Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 1 min. The metro and train schedule from Chester may change. We recommend you check the updated metro and train schedule to Washington on the Moovit app.

181min
Walk to train station
Train - WILWIL
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Metro - ORANGE
Leaves from Chester Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chester Transit Center
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    #Wil3285 - Newark De
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wilmington
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wilmington
    ID WIL
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Washington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Carrollton Amtrak Station
    ID NCR
    88 min
  • 7
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    New Carrollton
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Metro - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for metro
    ORANGE
    Vienna
  • 9
    Ride to metro station L'Enfant Plaza
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chester to Washington

The distance between Chester, Philadelphia and Washington, Philadelphia is approximately 123.11 mi, which can typically be traveled in 181 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chester to Washington by metro and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Philadelphia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Metro And Train schedule from Chester to Washington

To check the metro and train schedule from Chester to Washington using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Chester) and destination (Washington), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available metro and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each metro and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest metro and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chester to Washington?

    The fastest way takes 181 minutes, using Train line WIL, Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Metro line ORANGE.

  • Is there a direct train between Chester and Washington in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one metro line in total. The total traveling time is 3 hr 1 min.

  • Which train line goes from Chester to Washington in Philadelphia?

    The WIL train line goes from Chester Transit Center station near Chester to Wilmington station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one metro line till Wilmington station near Washington in Philadelphia.

  • How long does it take to travel from Chester to Washington in Philadelphia by train and metro?

    The total travel time between Chester and Washington in Philadelphia by train and metro is about 3 hr 1 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Chester to get to Washington in Philadelphia?

    Get on the WIL train from the Chester Transit Center station near Chester in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the train when traveling between Chester and Washington in Philadelphia?

    Get off the train at the Wilmington station, which is closest to Washington in Philadelphia.

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