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Trip Overview

The average train between Boston and Chester takes 6h 47m and the fastest train takes 5h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Boston to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 47m
Duration
334 mi
Distance
$491
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Boston to 30th Street Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
7h 1m
$77–794

Boston to Chester train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Boston and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Chester at 5:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    AmtrakSEPTA8h 55m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA5h 55m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA6h 12m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA5h 56m • 1 change

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    AmtrakSEPTA7h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA5h 55m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA6h 12m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA5h 56m • 1 change

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    AmtrakSEPTA7h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA6h 28m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA6h 28m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA6h 33m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA6h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA6h 28m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA6h 28m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA6h 33m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA6h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA5h 55m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA6h 12m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA5h 56m • 1 change

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    AmtrakSEPTA7h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA5h 55m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA6h 12m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaSEPTA5h 56m • 1 change

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    AmtrakSEPTA7h 11m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Boston to Chester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Boston to Chester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 334.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Chester, PA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Boston to 30th Street Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $170–280 and the journey takes 5h 52m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.

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