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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Boston is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Boston is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs $35 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Boston?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Boston. However, there are services departing from Chester Park Ride and arriving at Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Street via New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Boston?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Boston. However, there are services departing from Harriman and arriving at Boston via Secaucus Upper Level and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

How far is it from Chester to Boston?

The distance between Chester and Boston is 298 miles. The road distance is 211.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Boston without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 9m and costs $85 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Chester to Boston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Boston bus from?

Chester to Boston bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Chester Park Ride station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Boston train from?

Chester to Boston train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Harriman station.

Train or bus from Chester to Boston?

The best way to get from Chester to Boston is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs $75 - $190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $200 and takes 7h 8m.

Where does the Chester to Boston bus arrive?

Chester to Boston bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Chester to Boston train arrive?

Chester to Boston train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Secaucus Lower Level station.

Can I drive from Chester to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Boston is 212 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Chester to Boston.

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1719+ hotels available in Boston.

Chester to Boston - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Chester to Boston by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Chester Park Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus ShortLine Hudson
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
6h 9m
$87–185
Drive 210.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chester to Bostoncar 210.3 mi
4h 12m
$39–56
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Park Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus ShortLine Hudson
2. Take the bus from New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenue to Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Streetbus New York
6h 30m
$77–185
Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Chester Park Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
4h 24m
$60–358
Bus via Boston
1. Take the bus from Chester Park Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus ShortLine Hudson
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
7h 4m
$42–90
Train
1. Take the train from Harriman to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain Mnbnp
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
7h 8m
$84–197
Bus to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Chester Park Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
4h 29m
$226–994
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Harriman to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
5h 11m
$486–2,353
Bus, train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Chester Park Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Isliptrain
3. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane ISP - BOS
6h 31m
$277–406

Chester to Boston by bus, foot, and train

121Weekly Services

6h 9mAverage Duration

$87Cheapest Price

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Distance: 296.1 mi
Duration: 6h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Chester Park Ride to Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Street via Port Authority Bus Terminal and New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenue in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rt 17M & Moffat Ln to Boston via Metro North Station - Harriman, Harriman, Secaucus Upper Level, Penn Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 7h 8m.

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