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Compare train, bus, and flight for Richmond, VA to Boston, MA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Richmond, VA to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł413 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 46m. 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 zł413, while a flight costs an average of zł1991.
Distance: 474 miles (763 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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zł1213 Average price | zł413 Average price Cheapest | zł1991 Average price | zł637 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 54m Average total duration 12h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 17m Average total duration 11h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 46m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 38m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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 Richmond, VA to Boston, MA:
A bus is zł799 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Richmond, VA to Boston, MA costing on average zł1213.
A bus is zł1578 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Richmond, VA to Boston, MA costing on average zł1991.
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 17m.
Train takes on average 12h 54m.
Tickets start at around zł1213 compared to roughly zł637 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł-575.94. The journey takes 12h 24m versus 9h 38m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Richmond, VA to Boston, MA
How to get from Richmond, VA to Boston, MA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Richmond, VA to Boston, MA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus10:10 PM11h45Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA9:55 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Stationzł4371One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus10:10 PM11h45Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA9:55 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Stationzł4371One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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AA58383:41 PM3h32Richmond International Airport7:13 PMEdward L. Logan International Airportzł18521One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 94 Northeast Regional · 1168 Northeast Regional11:06 AM12h30Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA11:36 PMSouth Station, Boston, MAzł12481One-way1 transfer
- 90 Palmetto · 66 Northeast Regional4:41 PM17h24Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA10:05 AMSouth Station, Boston, MAzł12971One-way1 transfer
- 40 Floridian · 66 Northeast Regional12:52 PM21h13Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA10:05 AMSouth Station, Boston, MAzł13421One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus7:20 PM12h30Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA7:50 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Stationzł5171One-way0 transfers
· 4:30 PM12h40Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA5:10 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Stationzł5571One-way1 transfer- FlixBus+3:35 PM13h35Richmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA5:10 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Stationzł5701One-way1 transfer
- AA3224+
AA46221:32 PM3h33Richmond International Airport5:05 PMEdward L. Logan International Airportzł18521One-way1 transfer - AA4402 · AA458410:55 AM3h44Richmond International Airport2:39 PMEdward L. Logan International Airportzł18521One-way1 transfer
- AA2780+AA58156:24 AM4h07Richmond International Airport10:31 AMEdward L. Logan International Airportzł18521One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Richmond, VA to Boston, MA:
A bus is zł799 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Richmond, VA to Boston, MA costing on average zł1213.
A bus is zł1578 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Richmond, VA to Boston, MA costing on average zł1991.
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 17m.
Train takes on average 12h 54m.
- Around 53 flights per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Richmond, VA and Boston, MA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Richmond International Airport and arrive in Edward L. Logan International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA and arrive in South Station, Boston, MA.
- Buses mostly depart from Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA and arrive in Boston, Bus Terminal South Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Boston, MA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Boston, MA by train.
- Travel with JetBlue Airways, American Airlines, United, Republic Airlines, skywest airlines, Spirit Airlines to go to Boston, MA by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 2 direct flights per day with JetBlue Airways.
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