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

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There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Chester by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane BOS - RIC
    2h 9m
    $114–441

  2. Bus via New York

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0230 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York, NY - 201 West x 37th St to Colonial Heights, VA - 961 Temple Avebus bus New York
    12h 12m
    $90–155

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Boston to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    11h 43m
    $222–422

  4. Drive 552.8 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Chestercar car 552.8 mi
    10h 23m
    $101–146

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Richmondbus bus FlixBus N2605
    12h 59m
    $139–217

Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) flights

Calendar79Weekly Planes
Duration3h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 490.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 9m

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

JetBlue Airways, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Petersburg Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $190–390 and the journey takes 11h 27m.

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