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Trip Overview

The average train between Boston and Chester takes 6h 48m and the fastest train takes 5h 53m. 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 48m
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
6h 57m
$77–793

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 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 334.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

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 $100–220 and the journey takes 5h 52m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.

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