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

The cheapest train tickets from Richmond to Boston start from €63. The average price for this train route is around €97. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Richmond to Boston?

The average train journey time from Richmond to Boston is 12h 32m, covering a distance of 763 km. The fastest train gets you there in 10h 6m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Richmond to Boston route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 28 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Richmond to Boston departs at 03:52. And the latest train departs at 17:34.

Train Richmond to Boston from €60 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Richmond to Boston on 24 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:41	Staples Mill Road	17h 17m	09:58	Back Bay Station	Cheapest
Train	05:58	Staples Mill Road	11h 6m	17:04	Boston Route 128, MA	Fastest
Train	05:26	Main Street Station	11h 49m	17:15	Back Bay Station	No tags
Train	05:26	Main Street Station	11h 49m	17:15	Back Bay Station	No tags
Train	05:26	Main Street Station	11h 38m	17:04	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags

Next departures from Richmond to Boston on 25 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	14:04	Staples Mill Road	19h 54m	09:58	Back Bay Station	Cheapest
Train	05:58	Staples Mill Road	11h 6m	17:04	Boston Route 128, MA	Fastest
Train	05:26	Main Street Station	11h 49m	17:15	Back Bay Station	No tags
Train	05:26	Main Street Station	11h 49m	17:15	Back Bay Station	No tags
Train	05:26	Main Street Station	11h 38m	17:04	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags

Next departures from Richmond to Boston on 26 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	14:04	Staples Mill Road	19h 54m	09:58	Back Bay Station	Cheapest
Train	05:54	Staples Mill Road	10h 37m	16:31	Boston Route 128, MA	Fastest
Train	05:19	Main Street Station	11h 26m	16:45	Back Bay Station	No tags
Train	05:19	Main Street Station	11h 26m	16:45	Back Bay Station	No tags
Train	05:19	Main Street Station	11h 12m	16:31	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags

Next departures from Richmond to Boston on 27 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	14:04	Staples Mill Road	19h 54m	09:58	Back Bay Station	Cheapest
Train	05:54	Staples Mill Road	10h 37m	16:31	Boston Route 128, MA	Fastest
Train	05:19	Main Street Station	11h 26m	16:45	Back Bay Station	No tags
Train	05:19	Main Street Station	11h 26m	16:45	Back Bay Station	No tags
Train	05:19	Main Street Station	11h 12m	16:31	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags

Next departures from Richmond to Boston on 28 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	05:54	Staples Mill Road	10h 51m	16:45	Back Bay Station	Cheapest
Train	05:54	Staples Mill Road	10h 37m	16:31	Boston Route 128, MA	Fastest
Train	05:19	Main Street Station	11h 26m	16:45	Back Bay Station	No tags
Train	05:19	Main Street Station	11h 26m	16:45	Back Bay Station	No tags
Train	05:19	Main Street Station	11h 12m	16:31	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags

Next departures from Richmond to Boston on 29 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	05:54	Staples Mill Road	10h 51m	16:45	Back Bay Station	Cheapest
Train	05:54	Staples Mill Road	10h 37m	16:31	Boston Route 128, MA	Fastest
Train	05:19	Main Street Station	11h 26m	16:45	Back Bay Station	No tags
Train	05:19	Main Street Station	11h 26m	16:45	Back Bay Station	No tags
Train	05:19	Main Street Station	11h 12m	16:31	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags

Next departures from Richmond to Boston on 30 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:52	Staples Mill Road	21h 6m	09:58	Back Bay Station	Cheapest
Train	05:54	Staples Mill Road	10h 37m	16:31	Boston Route 128, MA	Fastest
Train	05:19	Main Street Station	11h 26m	16:45	Back Bay Station	No tags
Train	05:19	Main Street Station	11h 26m	16:45	Back Bay Station	No tags
Train	05:19	Main Street Station	11h 12m	16:31	Boston Route 128, MA	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 30 minutes and with fares starting at just €52, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

23bus per day

13h 30mAverage duration

763 kmDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price€52 - €180	Average duration13h 30m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Train	Average price€63 - €550	Average duration12h 32m	CO₂ emissions 69kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Richmond, VA, US and Boston, MA, US?

Richmond, VA, US

A
Staples Mill Road
Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station, Dumbarton, VA 23228, USA
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Main Street Station
1520 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA
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Boston, MA, US

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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South Station
700 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02205, USA
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Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,749 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5749 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at €63

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

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

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

How much does a train ticket cost from Richmond to Boston?
The cheapest train tickets from Richmond to Boston start from €63. The average price for this train route is around €97. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Richmond to Boston?
The average train journey time from Richmond to Boston is 12h 32m, covering a distance of 763 km. The fastest train gets you there in 10h 6m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Richmond to Boston route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 28 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Richmond to Boston?
The earliest train from Richmond to Boston departs at 03:52. And the latest train departs at 17:34.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

20/01

€101

21/01

€150

Today

€150

23/01

€194

24/01

€194

25/01

€110

26/01

€119

27/01

€110

The cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on 20 Jan 2026 with a price of €101

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

You can expect to pay from €101 to €631 for a train 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 €110, which is on 2026-01-25.