There are 8 ways to get from Chestnut Hill to Boston by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain Acela
6h 31m$173–284Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
9h 25m$55–89Drive 299.1 mi
- Drive from Chestnut Hill to Bostoncar 299.1 mi
5h 50m$55–79Fly to Manchester Airport, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane PHL - MHT
- Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus
6h 11m$74–442Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
- Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus Ppb 5623 / ...
9h 33m$68–119Fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane PHL - PVD
- Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain
6h 13m$59–344Fly to Bradley International Airport, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane PHL - BDL
- Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Bostonbus
7h 2m$97–586Fly to Worcester Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Worcester Regional Airport (ORH)plane PHL - ORH
- Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Bostonbus
6h 39m$73–434
Chestnut Hill to Boston by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chestnut Hill to Boston is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Chestnut Hill to Boston is to drive which takes 5h 50m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Chestnut Hill to Boston. However, there are services departing from Germantown Av & Bethlehem Pk - FS and arriving at Boston via Philadelphia Bus Station and New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Chestnut Hill to Boston. However, there are services departing from Chestnut Hill West and arriving at Boston via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
The distance between Chestnut Hill and Boston is 335 miles. The road distance is 300.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chestnut Hill to Boston without a car is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs $170 - $290.
It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Chestnut Hill to Boston, including transfers.
Chestnut Hill to Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Chestnut Hill to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Chestnut Hill to Boston is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs $170 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $90 and takes 9h 25m.
What companies run services between Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia County, PA, USA and Boston, 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 14m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Germantown Av & Bethlehem Pk - FS to Boston via 12th St & Market St, Philadelphia Bus Station, and New York Midtown in around 9h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Bradley International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Worcester Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Manchester Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–800
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $70–550
- First Class
- $250–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $170–280
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from TF Green Airport to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $9–16
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Hartford Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Hartford Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
Chestnut Hill to Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Chestnut Hill to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chestnut Hill to Boston is 301 miles. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Chestnut Hill to Boston.
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