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

Compare 2 ways to go from Boston to Richmond.

Bus
Average Price$55 - $302Average Duration13h 45m
19kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$72 - $937Average Duration11h 32m
68kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Boston to Richmond

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Richmond. The journey takes about 13 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $55, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

32bus per day
13h 45mAverage Duration
$55Cheapest ticket
19kgCO₂ emissions

Train Boston, MA, US to Richmond, VA, US: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$112
Average train trip duration11h 32m
Number of daily trains26
Earliest train departure6:10am
Distance463 miles (746 km)
Latest train departure7:11pm

Boston to Richmond Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
08/25
$181
08/26
$129
Today
$129
08/28
$73
08/29
$100
08/30
$73
08/31
$129
09/01
$106
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on Aug 28, 2025 with a price of $73

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

You can expect to pay from $73 to $609 for a train ticket from Boston, MA, US to Richmond, VA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $73 which is on 2025-08-28.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Boston to Richmond is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Richmond, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Boston and Richmond compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Boston to Richmond while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

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