What is the cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Chestnut Hill?

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Chestnut Hill is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Chestnut Hill?

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Chestnut Hill is to fly and tram which takes 3h 48m and costs $180 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Chestnut Hill?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Chestnut Hill. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Newton, MA via Manhattan, NY. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and Chestnut Hill?

No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Chestnut Hill. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Chestnut Hill via Copley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Chestnut Hill?

The distance between Philadelphia and Chestnut Hill is 328 miles. The road distance is 297.1 miles.

How do I travel from Philadelphia to Chestnut Hill without a car?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Chestnut Hill without a car is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs $100 - $220.

How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Chestnut Hill?

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Philadelphia to Chestnut Hill, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Chestnut Hill bus from?

Philadelphia to Chestnut Hill bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Chestnut Hill train from?

Philadelphia to Chestnut Hill train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from 30th Street Station.

Train or bus from Philadelphia to Chestnut Hill?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Chestnut Hill is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs $100 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $95 and takes 7h 19m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Chestnut Hill bus arrive?

Philadelphia to Chestnut Hill bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.

Where does the Philadelphia to Chestnut Hill train arrive?

Philadelphia to Chestnut Hill train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Chestnut Hill?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Chestnut Hill is 297 miles. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Philadelphia to Chestnut Hill.

Where can I stay near Chestnut Hill?

There are 1839+ hotels available in Chestnut Hill.

Philadelphia to Chestnut Hill - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Philadelphia to Chestnut Hill by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), train, or bus

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain Acela
5h 37m
$106–214
Drive 295.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Chestnut Hillcar 295.4 mi
5h 37m
$54–78
Bus
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manhattan, NY to Newton, MAbus Manhattan-Cambridge
7h 19m
$66–91
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, tram
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
2. Take the tram from Copley to Chestnut Hilltram
3h 48m
$185–965
Bus via South Station
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus New York
8h 2m
$55–109
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
4h 33m
$497–1,664
Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
5h 50m
$86–965
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane PHL - PVD
2. Take the train from TF Green Airport to Back Baytrain
5h 57m
$60–322
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Manchester Airport, bus
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane PHL - MHT
2. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus
6h 16m
$78–461

Philadelphia to Chestnut Hill by train, foot, and tram (Amtrak)

110Weekly Services

5h 37mAverage Duration

$106Cheapest Price

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Distance: 325.8 mi
Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Chestnut Hill, 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 3m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chestnut Hill via New York Midtown, Manhattan, NY, Newton, MA, and Riverside in around 7h 19m.

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