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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 $80. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 58m. 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 $80, and a flight costs an average of $75.
Distance: 474 miles (763 km)
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$215 Average price | $119 Average price Cheapest | $244 Average price |
10h 51m Average total duration 10h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 4m Average total duration 11h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 2.3 - 4.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Boston, MA to Richmond, VA
How to get from Boston, MA to Richmond, VA by train, bus or flight.
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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.
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FAQs: Travel from Boston, MA to Richmond, VA
Travel to Richmond, VA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Boston, MA to Richmond, VA.
This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to Richmond, VA:
A flight is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Boston, MA to Richmond, VA costing on average $80 (€64).
A flight is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Richmond, VA costing on average $83 (€66).
Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 37m.
Bus takes on average 12h 35m.
- Around 32 flights per day.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 11 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.
- 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.
- Trains mostly depart from South Station, Boston, MA and arrive in Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela to go to Richmond, VA by train.
- Travel with Republic Airlines to go to Richmond, VA by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Richmond, VA by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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