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 $55 - $85 and takes 6h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Boston is to fly and bus which takes 5h 23m and costs $70 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Boston?

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 New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.

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 Chester Transit Center and arriving at Boston via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.

How far is it from Chester to Boston?

The distance between Chester and Boston is 336 miles. The road distance is 316.2 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 train which takes 6h 32m and costs $170 - $290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 32m 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 Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Boston train from?

Chester to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from 30th Street Station.

Train or bus from Chester to Boston?

The best way to get from Chester to Boston is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs $170 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 9h 2m.

Where does the Chester to Boston bus arrive?

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

Where does the Chester to Boston train arrive?

Chester to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Chester to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Boston is 316 miles. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Chester to Boston.

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1779+ hotels available in Boston.

Chester to Boston - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Chester to Boston by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain Acela
6h 32m
$173–284
Bus via 69th St Transit Center South Terminal (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
10h 7m
$57–93
Bus
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus Ppb 5623 / ...
9h 2m
$68–119
Drive 314.3 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Bostoncar 314.3 mi
6h 4m
$58–83
Fly to Manchester Airport, bus
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane PHL - MHT
2. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus
5h 23m
$72–428
Fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane PHL - PVD
2. Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain
5h 24m
$57–340
Fly to Bradley International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane PHL - BDL
2. Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Bostonbus
6h 13m
$90–532
Fly to Worcester Regional Airport, bus
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Worcester Regional Airport (ORH)plane PHL - ORH
2. Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Bostonbus
5h 50m
$66–410

Chester to Boston by train (Amtrak)

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6h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 334.1 mi
Duration: 6h 32m

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

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. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chester Transit Center to Boston via Jefferson Station, Philadelphia Bus Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and New York in around 9h 2m.

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