Trains tickets from Richmond (VA), US to Boston (MA), US

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Today19 May
from US$279
Tomorrow20 May
from US$203
Wed21 May
from US$260
Thu22 May
from US$388
Fri23 May
from US$279
Sat24 May
Sun25 May
Mon26 May

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 20 May at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Staples Mill Road
    Arrival time: 20 May at
    Destination city: Boston
    Destination location: Back Bay Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 20 May at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Staples Mill Road
    Arrival time: 20 May at
    Destination city: Boston
    Destination location: Boston Route 128, MA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 20 May at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Main Street Station
    Arrival time: 20 May at
    Destination city: Boston
    Destination location: Back Bay Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 20 May at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Staples Mill Road
    Arrival time: 20 May at
    Destination city: Boston
    Destination location: Back Bay Station
    Operated by: Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
    Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 20 May at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Main Street Station
    Arrival time: 20 May at
    Destination city: Boston
    Destination location: Back Bay Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Richmond to Boston

Bus
Average priceUS$55 - US$183Average duration13h 55m
19kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$69 - US$651Average duration12h 51m
69kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Richmond to Boston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 13 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just US$55, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20bus per day
13h 55mAverage duration
US$55Cheapest ticket
19kgCO₂ emissions

Train Richmond to Boston: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket priceUS$105
Average train trip duration12h 51m
Number of daily trains33
Earliest train departure04:52
Distance472 miles
Latest train departure17:34

Richmond to Boston Train

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We make sure you can find a train service from Richmond to Boston from the most reliable train companies operating this trip.

Whether it is train tickets or first class train tickets going to Boston from Richmond, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Richmond - Boston

  1. How much does a cheap train ticket from Richmond to Boston cost?

    The average train ticket price from Richmond to Boston is US$105. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Richmond to Boston is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the train trip from Richmond to Boston?

    A train trip between Richmond and Boston is around 12h 51m, although the fastest train will take about 10h 26m. This is the time it takes to travel the 474 miles that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily train are there between Richmond and Boston?

    The number of trains from Richmond to Boston can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 33. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Richmond to Boston by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Richmond to Boston?

    Trains travelling between Richmond and Boston leave from Staples Mill Road or Main Street Station and arrive at South Station, Back Bay Station, North Station.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
17/05
US$329
18/05
US$102
Today
US$279
20/05
US$203
21/05
US$260
22/05
US$388
23/05
US$279
24/05
US$71
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Richmond to Boston was searched and found on 24 May 2025 with a price of US$71

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

You can expect to pay from US$71 to US$911 for a train ticket from Richmond to Boston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$71, which is on 2025-05-24.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Richmond and Boston is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Boston.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Boston you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Richmond and Boston, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Create your own real-life musical score by curating a personalised train travel playlist – the perfect accompaniment for your journey from Richmond to Boston.

Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers travelled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

Will you be returning to Richmond by train?

Train from Boston to Richmond

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