There are 5 ways to get from Chester to Boston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
2h 41m$173–903Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
8h 54m$58–113Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain Acela
6h 33m$103–213Drive 314.3 mi
- Drive from Chester to Bostoncar 314.3 mi
6h 4m$58–83Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to New Yorkbus Ppb 8541 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus New York
9h 50m$86–186
Chester to Boston by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chester to Boston is to bus which costs $55 - $120 and takes 8h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Chester to Boston is to fly which takes 2h 41m and costs $170 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Chester station to Boston. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Boston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Chester to Boston. However, there are services departing from Chester Transit Center and arriving at Boston via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
The distance between Chester and Boston is 289 miles. The road distance is 316.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chester to Boston without a car is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs $100 - $220.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Chester to Boston, including transfers.
Chester to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Chester to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Chester to Boston is to fly which takes 2h 41m and costs $170 - $950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $220 and takes 6h 33m, you could also bus, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 8h 54m.
What companies run services between Chester, PA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Delta fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak Acela operates a train from 30th Street Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–800 and the journey takes 5h 14m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–800
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $70–550
- First Class
- $250–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Philadelphia to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–120
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chester to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Chester to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Boston is 316 miles. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Chester to Boston.
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