What is the cheapest way to get from Boston to Chester?

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Chester is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston to Chester?

The fastest way to get from Boston to Chester is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston station to Chester. However, there are services departing from South Station and arriving at Chester Park & Ride @ W Main St via Asylum St @ Bushnell Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Boston to Chester station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Old Saybrook Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

How far is it from Boston to Chester?

The distance between Boston and Chester is 134 miles. The road distance is 122.1 miles.

How do I travel from Boston to Chester without a car?

The best way to get from Boston to Chester without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs $40 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Boston to Chester?

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Boston to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to Chester bus from?

Boston to Chester bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from South Station.

Where do I catch the Boston to Chester train from?

Boston to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.

Train or bus from Boston to Chester?

The best way to get from Boston to Chester is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs $40 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $60 and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the Boston to Chester bus arrive?

Boston to Chester bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Hartford Union Station.

Where does the Boston to Chester train arrive?

Boston to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Old Saybrook Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Boston to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Chester is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Boston to Chester.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 90+ hotels available in Chester.

Boston to Chester - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Boston to Chester by train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Boston to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
3h 4m
$40–85
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from South Station to Hartford Union Stationbus Boston
2. Take the bus from Asylum St @ Bushnell Park to Chester Park & Ride @ W Main Stbus 921
3h 45m
$23–60
Drive 121.4 mi
1. Drive from Boston to Chestercar 121.4 mi
2h 33m
$23–32

Boston to Chester by train and bus (Amtrak)

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3h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 132.9 mi
Duration: 3h 4m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Old Saybrook Amtrak Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 1h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Station to Chester Park & Ride @ W Main St via Hartford Union Station and Asylum St @ Bushnell Park in around 3h 45m.

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