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Compare train, bus, and flight for Boston, MA to Richmond, VA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Boston, MA to Richmond, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $72. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $72, and a flight costs an average of $80.
Distance: 474 miles (763 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$221 Average price | $111 Average price Cheapest | $299 Average price | $141 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 57m Average total duration 10h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 41m Average total duration 12h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 2.3 - 4.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to Richmond, VA:
A bus is $110 (€88) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Richmond, VA costing on average $221 (€178).
A bus is $188 (€151) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Boston, MA to Richmond, VA costing on average $299 (€241).
Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 27m.
Bus takes on average 12h 11m.
Travel optionsfrom Boston, MA to Richmond, VA
How to get from Boston, MA to Richmond, VA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Boston, MA to Richmond, VA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
· · +FlixBus7:20 AM12h55Boston, Bus Terminal South Station8:15 PMRichmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA$911One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
- · · +FlixBus7:20 AM12h55Boston, Bus Terminal South Station8:15 PMRichmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA$911One-way3 transfers
Fastest
B67812:00 PM1h51Edward L. Logan International Airport3:51 PMRichmond International Airport$1311One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 85 Northeast Regional · 4085 AMTRAK10:20 AM10h45South Station, Boston, MA9:05 PMStaples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA$1521One-way1 transfer
- 67 Northeast Regional6:45 PM14h44South Station, Boston, MA9:29 AMStaples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA$1521One-way0 transfers
- 85 Northeast Regional · 4085 AMTRAK10:20 AM11h05South Station, Boston, MA9:25 PMMain Street Station, Richmond, VA$1531One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus12:15 PM12h25Boston, Bus Terminal South Station12:40 AMRichmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA$911One-way2 transfers
- +FlixBus1:30 AM12h45Boston, Bus Terminal South Station2:15 PMRichmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA$911One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:15 AM12h50Boston, Bus Terminal South Station11:05 PMRichmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride), VA$911One-way1 transfer
AA4367 · AA450312:20 PM3h41Edward L. Logan International Airport4:01 PMRichmond International Airport$1311One-way1 transfer- AA4396 · AA45027:00 AM3h52Edward L. Logan International Airport10:52 AMRichmond International Airport$1311One-way1 transfer
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AA58466:00 AM4h24Edward L. Logan International Airport10:24 AMRichmond International Airport$1311One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to Richmond, VA:
A bus is $110 (€88) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Richmond, VA costing on average $221 (€178).
A bus is $188 (€151) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Boston, MA to Richmond, VA costing on average $299 (€241).
Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 27m.
Bus takes on average 12h 11m.
- Around 41 flights per day.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Boston, MA and Richmond, VA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from South Station, Boston, MA and arrive in Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA.
- Buses mostly depart from Boston, Bus Terminal South Station and arrive in Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA.
- Flights mostly depart from Edward L. Logan International Airport and arrive in Richmond International Airport.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, Republic Airlines to go to Richmond, VA by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Richmond, VA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Richmond, VA by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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