Bus Tickets from Richmond, VA, US to Boston, MA, US

Next departures

Next departures for Richmond to Boston on September 17
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus
Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
BrooklineCheapest
FlixBus
Henrico
BrooklineFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Boston (South Station)No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Boston (South Station)No tags
FlixBus
Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Boston (South Station)No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to Boston

Bus
Average PriceUS$59 - US$188Average Duration13h 25m
19kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$72 - US$551Average Duration13h 6m
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 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$59, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

26bus per day
13h 25mAverage Duration
US$59Cheapest ticket
19kgCO₂ emissions

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

Average Ticket PriceUS$81
Average Bus Trip Duration13h 25m
Number of daily buses26
Earliest bus departure12:05am
Distance763 km
Latest bus departure10:50pm

Richmond to Boston Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Richmond, VA, US - Boston, MA, US

  1. What is the distance between Richmond and Boston?

    The distance between Richmond and Boston is approximately 764 km (474 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Richmond to Boston?

    Buses departing from Main Street Station in Richmond will take you to Back Bay Station in Boston.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
09-12
US$105
09-13
US$91
Today
US$100
09-15
US$85
09-16
US$73
09-17
US$73
09-18
US$73
09-19
US$75
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on Sep 16, 2025 with a price of US$73

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 US$73 to US$141 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 US$73 which is on 2025-09-16.

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Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Richmond to Boston.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

What's the cheapest way to go from Richmond, VA, US to Boston, MA, US?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Richmond, VA, US by bus?

Bus from Boston, MA, US to Richmond, VA, US

You can also go to Boston, MA, US by train

Train from Richmond, VA, US to Boston, MA, US

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