There are 10 ways to get from Lowell to Richmond by train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)
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Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Richmond International Airport
best- Take the train from Lowell to Anderson/Woburntrain
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane BOS - RIC
4h 58m$81–417Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Bostonbus
- Take the bus from Boston to New Yorkbus
- Take the bus from New York, NY - 201 West x 37th St to Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh Stbus
12h 53m$79–188Train, bus via Washington
- Take the train from Lowell to North Stationtrain
- Take the train from Boston to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus
10h 58m$164–348Drive 541.2 mi
- Drive from Lowell to Richmondcar 541.2 mi
10h 3m$99–143Train, train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Richmond International Airport
- Take the train from Lowell to North Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ruggles to TF Green Airporttrain
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane PVD - RIC
7h 3m$112–778Fly Boston Logan Airport to Norfolk International Airport, bus
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane BOS - ORF
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Richmondbus
7h$104–426Fly Boston Logan Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train, bus
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane BOS - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus
6h 59m$169–1,604Fly Boston Logan Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane BOS - DCA
- Take the train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 27m$533–1,495Train, bus
- Take the train from Lowell to North Stationtrain Lowell Line
- Take the bus from Boston to Richmondbus FlixBus N2605
15h 1m$103–173Train
- Take the train from Lowell to North Stationtrain Lowell Line
- Take the train from Boston to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
17h 5m$188–393
Lowell to Richmond by train, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lowell to Richmond is to bus which costs $75 - $190 and takes 12h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Lowell to Richmond is to train and fly which takes 4h 58m and costs $80 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Lowell to Richmond. However, there are services departing from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center and arriving at Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St via Boston and New York, NY - 201 West x 37th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Lowell to Richmond station. However, there are services departing from Lowell and arriving at Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station via North Station and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 5m.
The distance between Lowell and Richmond is 514 miles. The road distance is 544.4 miles.
The best way to get from Lowell to Richmond without a car is to train and bus via Washington which takes 10h 58m and costs $160 - $350.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Lowell to Richmond, including transfers.
Lowell to Richmond bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center station.
Lowell to Richmond train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Lowell station.
The best way to get from Lowell to Richmond is to bus which takes 12h 53m and costs $75 - $190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $400 and takes 17h 5m.
What companies run services between Lowell, MA, USA and Richmond, VA, USA?
You can take a bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St via Boston, New York, and New York, NY - 201 West x 37th St in around 12h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lowell to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station via North Station, North Station, Back Bay, and Boston in around 17h 5m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Richmond International Airport via Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Richmond International Airport via Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Richmond International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Richmond International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Richmond International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Norfolk International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Richmond International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Norfolk International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Richmond International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Richmond International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Richmond International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–750
Train from Lowell to Anderson/Woburn
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Train from Lowell to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–11
Train from Lowell to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–11
Train from Ruggles to TF Green Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $9–15
Train from Lowell to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–11
Train from Lowell to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–11
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–900
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $100–550
- First Class
- $310–900
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $140–300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–380
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Norfolk to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–160
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 617-681-0820
- [email protected]
- Website
- CoachRun
Bus from New York, NY - 201 West x 37th St to Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- CoachRun
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Lowell to Richmond bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Lowell to Richmond train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
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