The average train between Boston and Chestnut Hill takes 7h 5m and the fastest train takes 5h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Boston to Chestnut Hill. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Boston and Chestnut Hill. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Chestnut Hill at 6:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Boston to Chestnut Hill. However, there are services departing from Boston station and arriving at Chestnut Hill station via 30th Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
Boston to Chestnut Hill train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Chestnut Hill train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
The distance between Boston and Chestnut Hill is 429.7 km. The road distance is 535 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Boston to 30th Street Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–800 and the journey takes 5h 2m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours.