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

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There are 4 ways to get from Chester to Boston by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Bellows Falls Amtrak Station to Springfieldtrain train Vermonter
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Bostontrain train Lake Shore Limited
    5h 52m
    $179–259

  2. Drive  115.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chester to Bostoncar car 115.1 mi
    2h 55m
    $21–31

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from I-91 Exit 6 Park & Ride to Webster Hallbus bus 71
    2. Take the bus from Dartmouth College to Boston South Busesbus bus Hanover
    6h 49m
    $35–50

  4. Bus via Greenfield

    1. Take the bus from Chester Town Hall to Bellows Falls Amtrak Stationbus bus 57
    2. Take the bus from Bellows Falls Bus Stop to Greenfield John Olver Transit Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Greenfield John Olver Transit Ctr to Bostonbus bus
    8h 2m
    $29–45

Chester to Boston by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration6h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 195.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

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

You can take a vehicle from Chester to Boston via Bellows Falls Amtrak Station and Springfield in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Town Hall to Boston South Buses via I-91 Exit 6 Park & Ride and Dartmouth College in around 6h 49m.

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