There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Chester by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane BOS - PHL
2h 26m$177–889Bus via 69th St TC South Berth 4 (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
9h 32m$57–91Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
6h 58m$77–793Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
9h 27m$58–109Drive 314.9 mi
- Drive from Boston to Chestercar 314.9 mi
6h 2m$58–83
Boston to Chester by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Chester is to bus via 69th St TC South Berth 4 which costs $55 - $95 and takes 9h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Chester is to fly which takes 2h 26m and costs $170 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Chester station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Chester. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Chester Transit Center via Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
The distance between Boston and Chester is 291 miles. The road distance is 316.8 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Chester without a car is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs $75 - $800.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Boston to Chester, including transfers.
Boston to Chester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Chester is to fly which takes 2h 26m and costs $170 - $900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $800 and takes 6h 58m, you could also bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 9h 27m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Chester, PA, USA?
American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Delta 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 $85–190 and the journey takes 5h 52m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Boston to Chester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Boston to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Chester is 317 miles. It takes approximately 6h 2m to drive from Boston to Chester.
There are 820+ hotels available in Chester.