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How to get fromRichmond to South Bostonby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly from Richmond International Airport

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    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane RIC - BOS
    3h 17m
    $65–400

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Bostontrain train Northeast Regional
    11h 33m
    $170–370

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Bostonbus bus FlixBus N2605
    12h 5m
    $90–150

  4. Drive 538.5 mi

    1. Drive from Richmond to South Bostoncar car 538.5 mi
    9h 59m
    $99–142

  5. Bus to Norfolk International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Norfolkbus bus
    2. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane ORF - BOS
    4h 50m
    $91–404

  6. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane DCA - BOS
    5h 15m
    $525–1,273

  7. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus bus Ppb 5623 / ...
    12h 17m
    $102–218

Richmond to South Boston by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration11h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 484.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 17m

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

JetBlue Airways, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $170–370 and the journey takes 11h 33m.

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