There are 7 ways to get from Chester to Boston by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, bus (Flixbus), or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain Acela
6h 32m$173–284Drive 314.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chester to Bostoncar 314.3 mi
6h 4m$54–78Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
8h 46m$64–104Fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane PHL - PVD
- Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain
5h 18m$62–370Bus via 69th St Transit Center South Terminal (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
9h 8m$57–93Fly to Manchester Airport, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane PHL - MHT
- Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus
5h 23m$82–498Fly to Worcester Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Worcester Regional Airport (ORH)plane PHL - ORH
- Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Bostonbus
5h 30m$76–490
Chester to Boston by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chester to Boston is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 6h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Chester to Boston is to fly and train which takes 5h 18m and costs $60 - $370.
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 Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.
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.
The distance between Chester and Boston is 336 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 32m and costs $170 - $290.
It takes approximately 6h 32m 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 train which takes 6h 32m and costs $170 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 8h 46m.
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, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 8h 46m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–480
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Worcester Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–800
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $70–550
- First Class
- $250–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $170–280
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from TF Green Airport to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $9–16
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
Chester to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal 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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