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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from West Chester, PA to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
$134
Average price
$134
Fastest journey
4 h 1 m
Average duration
4 h 1 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
171 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from West Chester, PA to Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from West Chester, PA to Washington, DC will cost around $134 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $134.
Of the 1 trains that leave West Chester, PA for Washington, DC on Sun, Dec 28, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 28 the direct trains cover the 171 km distance in an average of 4 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 1 m .
On Sun, Dec 28 the slowest trains will take 4 h 1 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for West Chester, PA to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from West Chester, PA to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a flight costs an average of €174.
Distance: 106 miles (171 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€61 Average price | €24 Average price Cheapest | €341 Average price |
2h 58m Average total duration 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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West Chester, PA to Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for West Chester, PA to Washington, DC trains for today, Saturday, December 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 10:25 PM West Chester, PA | 3h18 | 1:43 AM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from West Chester, PA to Washington, DC
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Trains from West Chester, PA to Washington, DC run on average 47 times per day, taking around 2h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) but you can travel from only $18 (€14) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 20:30. The fastest train covers the 106 miles (171 km) distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 106 miles (171 km) |
Average train duration 2h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Trains per day 47 |
Fastest train 2h 40m |
First train 03:20 |
Last train 20:30 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela from West Chester, PA to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela trains will get you between West Chester, PA and Washington, DC from $18 (€14). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from West Chester, PA to Washington, DC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from West Chester, PA to Washington, DC by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Washington, DC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from West Chester, PA to Washington, DC
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
Hotel
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak.
- Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
- Shake Shack
- McDonald’s
- Starbucks
- Potbelly Sandwich Shop
- Chopt Creative Salad Co.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Thunder Grill
- Johnny Rockets
- Jamba Juice
- Ladurée Union Station
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
- Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
- Phoenix Park Hotel
- Kimpton George Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
- Metro lines: Red
- Bus lines: D6, D8, 80, 96,
- Train lines: Acela, Capitol Limited, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Fredericksburg Line, MARC Brunswick, MARC Camden, MARC Penn, Manassas Line, Northeast Regional, Palmetto, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter
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