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Chester to Boston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Boston takes 7h 9m and the fastest train takes 6h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester to Boston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 9m
Duration
334 mi
Distance
$123
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain train Acela
6h 33m
$103–223

Chester to Boston train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Chester and Boston. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Boston at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Chester to Boston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 334.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 9m

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

Amtrak Acela operates a train from 30th Street Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–800 and the journey takes 5h 14m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.

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