There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Glen Allen by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane BOS - RIC
2h 13m$124–489Drive 532.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston to Glen Allencar 532.2 mi
9h 56m$98–141Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
10h 49m$172–361Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
- Take the bus from New York, NY to Richmond - Brook + Walmart Nhood Mktbus Richmond VA / ...
12h 31m$112–168Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Boston to Richmondbus FlixBus N2605
13h 16m$116–184
Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Glen Allen is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 9h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Glen Allen is to fly which takes 2h 13m and costs $120 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Glen Allen. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Richmond - Brook + Walmart Nhood Mkt via New York, NY. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Glen Allen station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 49m.
The distance between Boston and Glen Allen is 495 miles. The road distance is 535.3 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Glen Allen without a car is to train which takes 10h 49m and costs $170 - $370.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Boston to Glen Allen, including transfers.
Boston to Glen Allen bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Glen Allen train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Glen Allen is to fly which takes 2h 13m and costs $120 - $490. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $370 and takes 10h 49m, you could also bus via New York, which costs $110 - $170 and takes 12h 31m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Glen Allen, VA, USA?
JetBlue Airways, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $150–350 and the journey takes 10h 42m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Richmond International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–430
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Richmond International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $75–430
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Richmond International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Richmond International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Richmond International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–350
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Wanda Coach
Bus from New York, NY to Richmond - Brook + Walmart Nhood Mkt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Website
- Wanda Coach
- Book at
- GotoBus.com
- Adult One Way
- $60–85
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Boston to Glen Allen bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Boston to Glen Allen train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Glen Allen is 535 miles. It takes approximately 9h 56m to drive from Boston to Glen Allen.
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