How much is the bus ticket from Richmond to Boston?

The cheapest bus tickets from Richmond to Boston start from $82. The average price for this route is around $130. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Richmond to Boston?

The average bus travel time from Richmond to Boston is 13h 25m, covering a distance of 763 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 10h 42m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which bus companies service the Richmond to Boston route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 24 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound , Amtrak .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Richmond to Boston?

The earliest bus departs from Richmond to Boston at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 10:50pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Richmond to Boston?

A bus trip from Richmond to Boston generates an estimated 19 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Richmond to Boston?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Richmond to Boston?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Richmond to Boston?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Richmond to Boston?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Richmond to Boston from $88 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Richmond to Boston on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:50pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	12h 25m	11:15am	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
	Bus	9:30pm	Henrico	11h 30m	9:00am	Brookline	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:55am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	12h 55m	6:50pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	8:30am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	15h 5m	11:35pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	7:30pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	11h 50m	7:20am	Brookline	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Boston on December 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:20pm	Henrico	18h 25m	2:45pm	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	Cheapest
	Bus	9:30pm	Henrico	11h 30m	9:00am	Brookline	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:05am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	11h 55m	12:00pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	8:45am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	14h 50m	11:35pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	10:10pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	13h 5m	11:15am	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Boston on December 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:30pm	Henrico	11h 55m	9:25am	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:45am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	11h 25m	3:10pm	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:05am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	11h 55m	12:00pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	7:05am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	14h 20m	9:25pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	4:00pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	13h 10m	5:10am	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Boston on December 6
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:30pm	Henrico	11h 55m	9:25am	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:45am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	11h 25m	3:10pm	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:05am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	11h 55m	12:00pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	7:05am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	14h 20m	9:25pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	8:45am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	14h 50m	11:35pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Boston on December 7
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:30pm	Henrico	11h 55m	9:25am	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:45am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	11h 25m	3:10pm	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:05am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	11h 55m	12:00pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	7:05am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	14h 20m	9:25pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	4:00pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	13h 10m	5:10am	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Boston on December 8
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:30pm	Henrico	11h 55m	9:25am	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:45am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	11h 25m	3:10pm	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:05am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	11h 55m	12:00pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	7:05am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	14h 20m	9:25pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	4:00pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	13h 10m	5:10am	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Boston on December 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:05am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	14h 20m	9:25pm	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
	Bus	9:30pm	Henrico	11h 30m	9:00am	Brookline	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:05am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	13h 20m	1:25pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	1:10am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	15h 5m	4:15pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	4:00pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	13h 10m	5:10am	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Boston on December 10
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:30pm	Henrico	11h 55m	9:25am	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
	Bus	9:30pm	Henrico	11h 30m	9:00am	Brookline	Fastest
	Bus	12:05am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	14h 30m	2:35pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:55am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	12h 55m	6:50pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	10:50pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	12h 25m	11:15am	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:42 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to Boston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 13 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $82, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

24bus per day

13h 25mAverage Duration

763 kmDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$82 - $566	Average Duration13h 25m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$103 - $917	Average Duration12h 2m	CO₂ emissions 69kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Richmond and Boston?

Stops in Richmond

A
Main Street Station
1520 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA
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B
Staples Mill Road
Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station, Dumbarton, VA 23228, USA
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C
8531 Fordson Rd
8531 Fordson Rd, Henrico, VA 23229, USA
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D
VCU
351 W Canal St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
E
2828 W. Broad St.
2828 W Broad St. Richmond, VA 23230 ( Corner N Sheppard St)
F
Greyhound Station
2910 North Blvd, Richmond, VA 23230

Stops in Boston

A
Back Bay Station
145 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
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B
North Station
100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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C
Copley Square
115-127 St James Ave, Boston, MA 02116, USA
D
Prudential MBTA Station
220 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
E
Copley MBTA Station
650 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
F
Long Wharf
66 Long Wharf, Boston, MA 02110, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,503 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,412 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Amtrak

4/55,621 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Richmond, VA, US to Boston, MA, US by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Richmond to Boston?
The cheapest bus tickets from Richmond to Boston start from $82. The average price for this route is around $130. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Richmond to Boston?
The average bus travel time from Richmond to Boston is 13h 25m, covering a distance of 763 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 10h 42m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Richmond to Boston route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 24 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound, Amtrak.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Richmond to Boston?
The earliest bus departs from Richmond to Boston at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 10:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Richmond to Boston?
A bus trip from Richmond to Boston generates an estimated 19 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Richmond to Boston?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Richmond to Boston?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Richmond to Boston?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Richmond to Boston?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12-01

$148

12-02

$139

Today

$135

12-04

$118

12-05

$119

12-06

$115

12-07

$119

12-08

$115

The cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on Dec 6, 2025 with a price of $115

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Richmond, VA, US to Boston, MA, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $115 to $250 for a bus ticket from Richmond, VA, US to Boston, MA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $115 which is on 2025-12-06.