What is the travel distance from Boston to Richmond?

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

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

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

Bus Boston to Richmond from $103 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Boston to Richmond on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:55pm	Brookline	11h 15m	8:10am	Henrico	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:15am	Boston (South Station)	16h 10m	6:25pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	10:15am	Boston (South Station)	13h 25m	11:40pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	3:05pm	Boston (South Station)	12h 20m	3:25am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:20am	Boston (South Station)	12h 40m	8:00pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Richmond on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	12h 40m	10:30am	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	Cheapest
	Bus	8:55pm	Brookline	11h 15m	8:10am	Henrico	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:15am	Boston (South Station)	15h 40m	5:55pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	10:15am	Boston (South Station)	13h 25m	11:40pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	3:05pm	Boston (South Station)	12h 20m	3:25am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Richmond on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:30am	Brookline	12h 45m	2:15pm	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	Cheapest
	Bus	8:55pm	Brookline	11h 15m	8:10am	Henrico	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:15am	Boston (South Station)	15h 40m	5:55pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	10:15am	Boston (South Station)	13h 25m	11:40pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	3:05pm	Boston (South Station)	12h 20m	3:25am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Richmond on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	12h 40m	10:30am	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	Cheapest
	Bus	8:55pm	Brookline	11h 15m	8:10am	Henrico	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:15am	Boston (South Station)	15h 40m	5:55pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	10:15am	Boston (South Station)	13h 25m	11:40pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	3:05pm	Boston (South Station)	12h 20m	3:25am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Richmond on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:55pm	Brookline	11h 15m	8:10am	Henrico	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:00am	Boston (South Station)	11h 55m	5:55pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	8:00am	Boston (South Station)	12h	8:00pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	3:05pm	Boston (South Station)	12h 20m	3:25am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:55am	Boston (South Station)	12h 35m	9:30pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Richmond on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	12h 40m	10:30am	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	Cheapest
	Bus	8:55pm	Brookline	11h 15m	8:10am	Henrico	Fastest
	Bus	8:00am	Boston (South Station)	12h	8:00pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:55am	Boston (South Station)	12h 35m	9:30pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	3:05pm	Boston (South Station)	12h 20m	3:25am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Boston to Richmond

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Richmond. The journey takes about 13 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $99, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

29bus per day

13h 10mAverage Duration

763 kmDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$99 - $417	Average Duration13h 10m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$104 - $1,134	Average Duration11h 2m	CO₂ emissions 69kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Boston and Richmond?

Stops in Boston

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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C
South Station
700 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02205, USA
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D
Copley Square
115-127 St James Ave, Boston, MA 02116, USA
E
Prudential MBTA Station
220 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
F
Copley MBTA Station
650 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA

Stops in Richmond

A
Main Street Station
1520 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA
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B
Staples Mill Road
Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station, Dumbarton, VA 23228, USA
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C
8531 Fordson Rd
8531 Fordson Rd, Henrico, VA 23229, USA
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D
VCU
351 W Canal St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
E
2828 W. Broad St.
2828 W Broad St. Richmond, VA 23230 ( Corner N Sheppard St)
F
Greyhound Station
2910 North Blvd, Richmond, VA 23230

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,443 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,394 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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

What is the travel distance from Boston to Richmond?
The distance between Boston and Richmond is approximately 764 km (474 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Boston to Richmond?
Buses departing from Back Bay Station in Boston will take you to Main Street Station in Richmond.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-23

$178

11-24

$172

Today

$273

11-26

$207

11-27

$145

11-28

$158

11-29

$175

11-30

$214

The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $145

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

You can expect to pay from $145 to $463 for a bus 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 $145 which is on 2025-11-27.

Usually Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.