What is the distance between Richmond and Boston?

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

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

If you're headed to Boston from Richmond, chances are that your bus will depart from Main Street Station and arrive at Back Bay Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Boston?

Once in Boston, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Museum of Fine Art, Boston Fire Museum, Boston Public Library, Boston Celtics at TD Garden and Boston Children's Museum.

Bus Richmond to Boston from $55 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Richmond to Boston on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:30pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	11h 50m	7:20am	Brookline	Cheapest
	Bus	9:30pm	Henrico	11h 30m	9:00am	Brookline	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:15am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	12h 35m	6:50pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	4:00pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	13h 10m	5:10am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	10:10pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	13h 5m	11:15am	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Boston on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:30pm	Henrico	11h 55m	9:25am	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:55am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	11h 15m	3:10pm	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:05am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	11h 55m	12:00pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	4:00pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	13h 10m	5:10am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	10:10pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	13h 5m	11:15am	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Boston on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:30pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	11h 50m	7:20am	Brookline	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:55am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	11h 15m	3:10pm	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:05am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	11h 55m	12:00pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	4:00pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	13h 10m	5:10am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	6:45pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	14h 40m	9:25am	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Boston on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	3:45pm	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	13h 55m	5:40am	Brookline	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:55am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	11h 15m	3:10pm	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:05am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	11h 55m	12:00pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	4:00pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	13h 10m	5:10am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	6:45pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	14h 40m	9:25am	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Boston on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:10pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	21h 10m	7:20pm	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:55am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	11h 15m	3:10pm	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:05am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	11h 55m	12:00pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	4:00pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	13h 10m	5:10am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	6:45pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	14h 40m	9:25am	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Boston on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:30pm	Henrico	11h 55m	9:25am	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:55am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	11h 15m	3:10pm	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:05am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	11h 55m	12:00pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	4:00pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	13h 10m	5:10am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	6:45pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	14h 40m	9:25am	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Boston on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:30pm	Henrico	11h 55m	9:25am	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
	Bus	9:30pm	Henrico	11h 30m	9:00am	Brookline	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:05am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	13h 20m	1:25pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	1:10am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	15h 5m	4:15pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	4:00pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	13h 10m	5:10am	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Boston on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:20am	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	14h 15m	11:35pm	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
	Bus	9:30pm	Henrico	11h 30m	9:00am	Brookline	Fastest
	Bus	12:05am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	14h 30m	2:35pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:55am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	12h 55m	6:50pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	10:50pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	12h 25m	11:15am	Boston (South Station)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to Boston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 13 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $58, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

25bus per day

13h 25mAverage Duration

474 milesDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$58 - $396	Average Duration13h 25m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$72 - $619	Average Duration11h 46m	CO₂ emissions 69kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Richmond and Boston?

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

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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,446 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.

FlixBus Richmond Boston recent customer reviews

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Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,396 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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

What is the distance between Richmond and Boston?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/24

$112

11/25

$122

Today

$152

11/27

$109

11/28

$109

11/29

$154

11/30

$189

12/01

$80

The cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $80

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 $80 to $343 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 $80 which is on 2025-12-01.

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.