What is the travel distance from Boston to Richmond?

The distance between the two cities is 474 miles (764 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Boston to Richmond start their journey at Back Bay Station and wind up at Main Street Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Boston to Richmond from $69 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Boston to Richmond on November 21
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	7:20am	Boston (South Station)	12h 40m	8:00pm	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 22
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)	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
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 23
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 24
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	12:15pm	Boston (South Station)	12h 25m	12:40am	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 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:30am	Brookline	14h 25m	3:55pm	Richmond North (McDonalds Mechanicsville Tpk)	Cheapest
	Bus	8:55pm	Brookline	11h 15m	8:10am	Henrico	Fastest
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

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

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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 the good way to reach Richmond. The journey takes about 13 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $69, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

31bus per day

13h 15mAverage Duration

473 milesDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$69 - $290	Average Duration13h 15m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$72 - $785	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

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,387 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Boston Richmond recent customer reviews

Horrible experience on the Boston bus

Mohammed K.

July 15, 2019

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

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/19

$116

11/20

$114

Today

$148

11/22

$112

11/23

$116

11/24

$127

11/25

$175

11/26

$172

The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $112

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 $112 to $365 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 $112 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.