MA → VA · about 474 miles
Boston to Richmond bus & train schedule
Amtrak, FlixBus and OurBus run 30 direct buses and trains a week from Boston to Richmond. The fastest takes 10 hours 37 minutes; the first departure leaves at 6:10 AM and the last at 9:50 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 30
- Fastest trip
- 10h 37m
- First departure
- 6:10 AM
- Last departure
- 9:50 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:10 AM | 4:47 PM | 10h 37m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Boston to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:20 AM | 7:28 PM | 11h 08m | Mon–Fri | Boston to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:40 AM | 7:18 PM | 10h 38m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Boston to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:40 AM | 7:28 PM | 10h 48m | Sat & Sun from Nov 7 | Boston to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:20 AM | 8:20 PM | 11h 00m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Boston to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:57 AM | 9:27 PM | 11h 30m | Mon–Fri | Boston to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:58 AM | 9:15 PM | 11h 17m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Boston to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:58 AM | 9:27 PM | 11h 29m | Sat & Sun from Nov 7 | Boston to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:45 PM | 9:03 AM +1 day | 14h 18m | Wed–Sat | Boston to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:45 PM | 9:29 AM +1 day | 14h 44m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Boston to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:30 PM | 8:15 AM +1 day | 11h 45m | Daily except Tue | Boston, MA (South Station Bus Terminal, Gate 3) to Richmond, VA (Main St. Station - Parking lot on E. Franklin Street on west side of station building. Approximate address 1501 E. Fanklin St) | OurBus Full timetable |
| 8:30 PM | 8:15 AM +1 day | 11h 45m | Tue from Nov 24 | Boston, MA (South Station Bus Terminal, Gate 3) to Richmond, VA (N. Pine Street bus loading zone Next to the VCU Institute for Contemporary Art) | OurBus Full timetable |
| 9:50 PM New | 10:30 AM +1 day | 12h 40m | Daily | Boston South Station to Richmond Richmond th St and Ambler | FlixBus Full timetable |
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Where to board in Boston
Where buses and trains stop in Richmond
Return trip: Richmond to Boston
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Boston to Richmond?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 10 hours 37 minutes; the typical trip is 11 hours 29 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Boston to Richmond?
The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM (Mon–Fri) and the last at 9:50 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Boston to Richmond?
Amtrak, FlixBus and OurBus run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Boston?
Buses and trains to Richmond leave from Boston (South Station).