There are 7 ways to get from Chestnut Hill to Boston by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Chestnut Hill West to Gray 30th St Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
3h 33m$176–906Bus (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 34m$54–88Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Bostontrain Acela
6h 31m$88–193Bus 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$65–113Drive 299.1 mi
- Drive from Chestnut Hill to Bostoncar 299.1 mi
5h 50m$55–79Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
5h 1m$457–1,822Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
4h 58m$503–1,353
Chestnut Hill to Boston by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
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 train and fly which takes 3h 33m and costs $170 - $950.
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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.
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 300 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 $85 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Chestnut Hill to Boston, including transfers.
Chestnut Hill to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound 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 $85 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 9h 33m.
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 11th St & Market St, Philadelphia Bus Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and New York in around 9h 33m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Chestnut Hill West to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Chestnut Hill to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal 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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