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 $100 - $150 and takes 10h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Boston is to fly which takes 1h 57m and costs $120 - $550.

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 Richmond and arriving at Boston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Boston?

No, there is no direct train from Chester station to Boston. However, there are services departing from Petersburg Amtrak Station and arriving at Boston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 2m.

How far is it from Chester to Boston?

The distance between Chester and Boston is 492 miles. The road distance is 554.1 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 12h 2m and costs $170 - $390.

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

It takes approximately 1h 57m 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 CoachRun, depart from Colonial Heights, VA - 961 Temple Ave station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Boston train from?

Chester to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Petersburg Amtrak Station.

Train, bus or fly from Chester to Boston?

The best way to get from Chester to Boston is to fly which takes 1h 57m and costs $120 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $390 and takes 12h 2m, you could also bus, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 12h 6m.

Where does the Chester to Boston bus arrive?

Chester to Boston bus services, operated by CoachRun, arrive at New York, NY - 201 West x 37th St station.

Where does the Chester to Boston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chester to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Boston is 554 miles. It takes approximately 10h 22m to drive from Chester to Boston.

How do I get a train ticket from Chester to Boston?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Chester to Boston?

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Where can I stay near Boston?

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane RIC - BOS
1h 57m
$120–513
Bus via New York
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colonial Heights, VA - 961 Temple Ave to New York, NY - 201 West x 37th Stbus Charlotte
2. Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus Ppb 5623 / ...
12h 18m
$96–166
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
12h 2m
$170–385
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Richmond to Bostonbus FlixBus N2605
12h 6m
$125–187
Drive 550.9 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Bostoncar 550.9 mi
10h 22m
$101–146

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

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Distance: 489.1 mi
Duration: 1h 57m

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

JetBlue Airways, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Boston 5 times a week. Tickets cost $140–350 and the journey takes 11h 46m.

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