Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
10 h 23 m
Average
10 h 25 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
763 km
Of the 2 trains that leave Boston for Richmond every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 473 miles | |
Average train duration | 11 h 59 min | |
Average train ticket price | £90 (€102) | |
Direct train | No | |
Train providers | Amtrak or Amtrak Acela |
Trains from Boston to Richmond cover the 473 miles long journey taking on average 11 h 59 min with our travel partners like Amtrak or Amtrak Acela. There are direct train services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as £30, but the average price of train tickets is £90.
Amtrak and Amtrak Acela trains will get you from Boston to Richmond from £30. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Acela is the flagship high-speed train service from Amtrak, the main train operator of the United States. Acela high-speed trains operate services along the Northeast Corridor, connecting popular destinations like Washington, D. C. Baltimore, Philadelphia, NYC, Providence, and Boston, just to name a few. Amtrak Acela trains are the fastest in the U. S. Reaching speeds up to 150 mph (250 km/h). Known for their superior comfort, Acela trains have spacious and comfortable seats with more legroom than Amtrak’s Coach Class seats. You can choose between booking a Business Class or First Class seat on an Acela train to Richmond from Boston. In both classes amenities include seat reservations, free Wi-Fi, power outlets, adjustable lighting at every seat, conference tables and large tray tables. Passengers can also purchase food and drinks on the train at Café Acela.
Train information from Boston to Richmond with Amtrak Acela:
Amtrak is the main train provider in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak trains running daily, you can travel by train across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela train for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveller’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your train journey between Boston and Richmond, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.
Train information from Boston to Richmond with Amtrak:
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