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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Staples Mill Road | Back Bay Station | Cheapest | |||||
| Staples Mill Road | Boston Route 128, MA | Fastest | |||||
| Main Street Station | Back Bay Station | No tags | |||||
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela | Staples Mill Road | Back Bay Station | No tags | |||||
| Main Street Station | Boston Route 128, MA | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 25 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 063, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Richmond, VA, US to Boston, MA, US: Trip Overview
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Based on 5567 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 R 1 275
Richmond to Boston Train
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Richmond, VA, US - Boston, MA, US
How much does a cheap train ticket from Richmond to Boston cost?
The average train ticket price from Richmond to Boston is R 2 197. 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!
How long is the train trip from Richmond to Boston?
A train trip between Richmond and Boston is around 12h 2m, although the fastest train will take about 10h 26m. This is the time it takes to travel the 764 km that separates the two cities.
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 36. 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.
Which train companies travel from Richmond to Boston?
When taking the train from Richmond to Boston, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.
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 Back Bay Station, South Station, North Station.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on 11 Nov 2025 with a price of R 2 511To 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 R 2 511 to R 13 854 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 R 2 511, which is on 2025-11-11.
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!
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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.
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