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How to get fromChester to Bostonby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Chester to Boston by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane RIC - PVD
    2. Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain train
    4h 32m
    $104–389

  2. Drive  550.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chester to Bostoncar car 550.9 mi
    10h 22m
    $95–136

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Bostontrain train Northeast Regional
    12h 2m
    $350–585

  4. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Bostonbus bus FlixBus N2605
    12h 6m
    $135–197

  5. Fly to Bradley International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane RIC - BDL
    2. Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Bostonbus bus
    5h
    $133–1,183

  6. Bus via New York (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Petersburg Transportation Center to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0670
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bostonbus bus Greyhound US0230 / ...
    15h 41m
    $123–190

Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration3h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 496.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 32m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Boston 5 times a week. Tickets cost $320–550 and the journey takes 11h 46m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Richmond to Boston 4 times a day. Tickets cost $95–150 and the journey takes 11h 45m.

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