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

The bus ticket price from Boston to Richmond starts at R 1 203. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Boston to Richmond 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 bus ride from Boston to Richmond?

The average travel time between Boston and Richmond is around 13h 15m, although the fastest bus will take about 10h 10m. This is the time it takes to travel the 764 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Boston and Richmond?

The number of buses from Boston to Richmond can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 31 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Boston to Richmond by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Boston to Richmond?

When taking the bus from Boston to Richmond, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Greyhound.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Boston to Richmond?

Buses travelling between Boston and Richmond leave from Back Bay Station or North Station and arrive at Main Street Station, Staples Mill Road, 8531 Fordson Rd.

Bus Boston to Richmond from R 1 218 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Boston to Richmond on 22 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	20:55	Brookline	11h 15m	08:10	Henrico	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	02:15	Boston (South Station)	15h 40m	17:55	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	10:15	Boston (South Station)	13h 25m	23:40	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	15:05	Boston (South Station)	12h 20m	03:25	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	07:20	Boston (South Station)	12h 40m	20:00	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Richmond on 23 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	21:50	Boston (South Station)	12h 40m	10:30	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	Cheapest
	Bus	20:55	Brookline	11h 15m	08:10	Henrico	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	02:15	Boston (South Station)	15h 40m	17:55	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	10:15	Boston (South Station)	13h 25m	23:40	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	15:05	Boston (South Station)	12h 20m	03:25	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Richmond on 24 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	20:55	Brookline	11h 15m	08:10	Henrico	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	06:00	Boston (South Station)	11h 55m	17:55	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	12:15	Boston (South Station)	12h 25m	00:40	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	15:05	Boston (South Station)	12h 20m	03:25	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	07:20	Boston (South Station)	12h 40m	20:00	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Richmond on 25 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	01:30	Brookline	14h 25m	15:55	Richmond North (McDonalds Mechanicsville Tpk)	Cheapest
	Bus	20:55	Brookline	11h 15m	08:10	Henrico	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	02:15	Boston (South Station)	16h 10m	18:25	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	10:15	Boston (South Station)	13h 25m	23:40	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	15:05	Boston (South Station)	12h 20m	03:25	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Richmond on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	20:55	Brookline	11h 15m	08:10	Henrico	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	02:15	Boston (South Station)	16h 10m	18:25	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	10:15	Boston (South Station)	13h 25m	23:40	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	15:05	Boston (South Station)	12h 20m	03:25	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	07:20	Boston (South Station)	12h 40m	20:00	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Richmond on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	21:50	Boston (South Station)	12h 40m	10:30	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	Cheapest
	Bus	20:55	Brookline	11h 15m	08:10	Henrico	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	02:15	Boston (South Station)	15h 40m	17:55	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	10:15	Boston (South Station)	13h 25m	23:40	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	15:05	Boston (South Station)	12h 20m	03:25	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 15 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 203, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

31bus per day

13h 15mAverage duration

763 kmDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 203 - R 5 105	Average duration13h 15m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 264 - R 13 854	Average duration11h 1m	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

3.5/511 388 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587 386 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

How much does a bus ticket from Boston to Richmond cost?
The bus ticket price from Boston to Richmond starts at R 1 203. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Boston to Richmond 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 bus ride from Boston to Richmond?
The average travel time between Boston and Richmond is around 13h 15m, although the fastest bus will take about 10h 10m. This is the time it takes to travel the 764 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Boston and Richmond?
The number of buses from Boston to Richmond can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 31 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Boston to Richmond by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Boston to Richmond?
When taking the bus from Boston to Richmond, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Greyhound.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Boston to Richmond?
Buses travelling between Boston and Richmond leave from Back Bay Station or North Station and arrive at Main Street Station, Staples Mill Road, 8531 Fordson Rd.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

18/11

R 1 819

19/11

R 2 048

Today

R 2 013

21/11

R 2 613

22/11

R 1 978

23/11

R 2 048

24/11

R 2 242

25/11

R 3 090

The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on 18 Nov 2025 with a price of R 1 819

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 R 1 819 to R 6 444 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 R 1 978, which is on 2025-11-22.

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.