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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 prices starting from $66. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 32m. 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 $66, and a flight costs an average of $90.
Distance: 474 miles (763 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$247 Average price | $111 Average price Cheapest | $261 Average price | $164 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 8m Average total duration 10h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 1m Average total duration 11h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 3h 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 |
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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 Richmond, VA to Boston, MA:
A bus is $136 (€112) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Richmond, VA to Boston, MA costing on average $247 (€204).
A bus is $150 (€123) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Richmond, VA to Boston, MA costing on average $261 (€215).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 38m.
Bus takes on average 11h 31m.
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.
- FlixBus9:50 PM11h55Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA9:45 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$1011One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus9:50 PM11h55Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA9:45 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$1011One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 86 Northeast Regional5:54 AM10h58Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA4:52 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA$1521One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 90 Palmetto · 66 Northeast Regional4:41 PM17h24Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA10:05 AMSouth Station, Boston, MA$1171One-way1 transfer
- 94 Northeast Regional11:01 AM11h05Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA10:06 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA$1231One-way0 transfers
- 80 Carolinian · 66 Northeast Regional2:04 PM20h01Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA10:05 AMSouth Station, Boston, MA$1261One-way1 transfer
· 5:30 PM12h00Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA5:30 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$1101One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus+8:45 AM13h35Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA10:20 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$1121One-way2 transfers
- +FlixBus3:45 AM11h25Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA3:10 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$1121One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Richmond, VA to Boston, MA:
A bus is $136 (€112) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Richmond, VA to Boston, MA costing on average $247 (€204).
A bus is $150 (€123) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Richmond, VA to Boston, MA costing on average $261 (€215).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 38m.
Bus takes on average 11h 31m.
- Around 42 flights per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 10 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 to go to Boston, MA by flight.
- 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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