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

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

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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
    $109–419

  2. 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 bus Charlotte
    2. Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus bus Ppb 5623 / ...
    12h 18m
    $96–166

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Bostontrain train Northeast Regional
    12h 2m
    $190–455

  4. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Bostonbus bus FlixBus N2605
    12h 6m
    $130–187

  5. Drive  550.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chester to Bostoncar car 550.9 mi
    10h 22m
    $101–146

  6. 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 28m
    $131–1,183

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

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration3h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest 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 $160–420 and the journey takes 11h 46m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Richmond to Boston twice daily. Tickets cost $90–140 and the journey takes 11h 45m.

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