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 $45 - $70 and takes 4h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Boston to Chester is to fly and train which takes 4h 23m and costs $490 - $2,400.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Chester. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Mount Arlington via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Boston to Chester. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Gladstone via Newark Broad St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

How far is it from Boston to Chester?

The distance between Boston and Chester is 294 miles. The road distance is 250.3 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 bus which takes 6h 27m and costs $120 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m 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 Greyhound USA, depart from Boston 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 bus which takes 6h 27m and costs $120 - $180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $800 and takes 7h 17m.

Where does the Boston to Chester bus arrive?

Boston to Chester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at New York station.

Where does the Boston to Chester train arrive?

Boston to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.

Can I drive from Boston to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Chester is 250 miles. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Boston to Chester.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 68+ hotels available in Chester.

Boston to Chester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Boston to Chester by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Boston to New Yorkbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York to Mount Arlingtonbus Hzl 11Amny / ...
6h 27m
$123–171
Drive 248.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Boston to Chestercar 248.9 mi
4h 49m
$46–66
Train
1. Take the train from Boston to Newark Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the train from Newark Broad St to Gladstonetrain Mneg
7h 17m
$82–771
Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BOS - EWR
2. Take the train from Newark Broad St to Gladstonetrain
4h 23m
$493–2,334
Bus via Summit
1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
7h 7m
$83–134
Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
2. Take the train from Newark Broad St to Gladstonetrain
5h 3m
$85–435
Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BOS - JFK
2. Take the train from Newark Broad St to Gladstonetrain
4h 52m
$246–1,022
Fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)plane BOS - ISP
2. Take the train from Central Islip to New York Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Newark Broad St to Gladstonetrain
6h 50m
$293–430

Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) flights

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Distance: 292.7 mi
Duration: 6h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Boston to Chester via New York and Mount Arlington in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Boston to Chester via Newark, Penn Station, Newark Penn Station, Broad St Across From Njt Station, Newark Broad St, and Gladstone in around 7h 17m.

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