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Compare train, bus, and flight for Boston, MA to Richmond, VA
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 an average ticket price of $130 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $130, while a flight costs an average of $521.
Distance: 474 miles (763 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$521 Average price | $330 Average price | $130 Average price Cheapest | $137 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 4m Average total duration Fastest 4h 4m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 42m Average total duration 12h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 25m Average total duration 11h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.3 - 4.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 $200 (€168) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Richmond, VA costing on average $330 (€277).
A bus is $391 (€328) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Boston, MA to Richmond, VA costing on average $521 (€437).
Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 25m.
Train takes on average 12h 42m.
You'll arrive about 5h 1m sooner (4h 4m by flight vs 9h 5m by car). Tickets start at around $521 (€437) compared to roughly $137 (€115) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
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.
GO GO SUN TOUR INC DBA METROPOLITAN SHUTTLE 2211057 7672558:30 PM11h45Boston, Bus Terminal South Station8:15 AMRichmond, North Pine Street (Markel Center Parking Lot), VA$931One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- GO GO SUN TOUR INC DBA METROPOLITAN SHUTTLE 2211057 7672558:30 PM11h45Boston, Bus Terminal South Station8:15 AMRichmond, North Pine Street (Markel Center Parking Lot), VA$931One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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AA44577:00 AM3h25Edward L. Logan International Airport10:25 AMRichmond International Airport$4211One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 85 Northeast Regional · 4085 Connecting Bus10:20 AM10h45South Station, Boston, MA9:05 PMStaples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA$1571One-way1 transfer
- 85 Northeast Regional · 4085 Connecting Bus10:20 AM11h05South Station, Boston, MA9:25 PMMain Street Station, Richmond, VA$1591One-way1 transfer
- 95 Northeast Regional · 125 Northeast Regional6:10 AM12h39South Station, Boston, MA6:49 PMMain Street Station, Richmond, VA$2411One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:00 AM12h40Boston, Bus Terminal South Station11:40 PMRichmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA$1211One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus8:15 PM12h05Boston, Bus Terminal South Station8:20 AMRichmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride), VA$1311One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:50 PM12h40Boston, Bus Terminal South Station10:30 AMRichmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA$1361One-way0 transfers
- AA2743+
AA58389:30 AM5h46Edward L. Logan International Airport3:16 PMRichmond International Airport$3591One-way1 transfer - AA2743+AA60629:30 AM3h43Edward L. Logan International Airport1:13 PMRichmond International Airport$4211One-way1 transfer
- AA2685+AA583811:21 AM3h55Edward L. Logan International Airport3:16 PMRichmond International Airport$4211One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to Richmond, VA:
A bus is $200 (€168) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Richmond, VA costing on average $330 (€277).
A bus is $391 (€328) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Boston, MA to Richmond, VA costing on average $521 (€437).
Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 25m.
Train takes on average 12h 42m.
- Around 51 flights per day.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 9 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.
- 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Boston, Bus Terminal South Station and arrive in Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA.
- Travel with American Airlines, piedmont airlines, Republic Airlines, United, Spirit Airlines, JetBlue Airways to go to Richmond, VA by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Richmond, VA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Richmond, VA by train.
- 2 direct flights per day with JetBlue Airways.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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