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How to get fromBoston to Chesterby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Boston to Chester by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane BOS - PHL
    2h 30m
    $177–895

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Boston to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0235 / ...
    9h 10m
    $58–106

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Boston to 30th Street Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    6h 57m
    $77–793

  4. Drive 314.9 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Chestercar car 314.9 mi
    6h 2m
    $58–83

  5. Bus to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane MHT - PHL
    4h 36m
    $101–505

  6. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Boston
    2. Take the bus from New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphiabus bus New York
    9h 33m
    $72–196

Boston to Chester by train (Amtrak)

Calendar110Weekly Trains
Duration6h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 289.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 30m

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

American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and two other airlines fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) hourly. Alternatively, 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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