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How to get fromBoston to Manchesterby ferry, plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, bus (Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Boston to Manchester by ferry, plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, bus (Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane BOS - RIC
    4h 43m
    $99–610

  2. Bus to Bradley International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Boston to Hartfordbus bus
    2. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane BDL - RIC
    6h 50m
    $91–1,138

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus bus
    10h 21m
    $190–932

  4. Bus via New York (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0230 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Richmondbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    12h 50m
    $95–154

  5. Drive  541.3 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Manchestercar car 541.3 mi
    10h 5m
    $99–143

  6. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Richmondbus bus FlixBus N2605
    13h 4m
    $92–137

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Boston to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    15h 15m
    $310–490

Boston to Manchester by train and bus

Calendar90Weekly Services
Duration10h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$190Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 487.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Manchester, VA, USA?

You can take a bus from Boston to Hull + 12Th via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Richmond, and 14Th + Main in around 12h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $310–490 and the journey takes 15h 15m.

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