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
12 h 36 m
Average
12 h 36 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
763 km
Of the 1 trains that leave Richmond for Boston every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 473 miles (763 km) | |
Average train duration | 10 h 50 min | |
Average train ticket price | £98 (€110) | |
Train frequency | 4 a day | |
Direct train | Yes, there are 4 direct trains a day | |
Train companies | Amtrak or Amtrak |
Trains from Richmond to Boston cover the 473 miles (763 km) long route taking on average 10 h 50 min with our travel partners like Amtrak or Amtrak. Normally, there are 4 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as £41, but the average price of train tickets is £98.
You can travel by train between Richmond and Boston with Amtrak and Amtrak Acela for as low as £41. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
Acela is Amtrak’s flagship high-speed train service operating services along the Northeast Corridor, connecting major cities like Washington, D. C. Baltimore, Philadelphia, NYC, Providence, and Boston. Acela trains are the fastest in the United States and can reach speeds up to 150 mph (250 km/h). When booking an Acela train to Boston from Richmond, you can choose between Business Class and First Class. Although each class offers different levels of services and accommodations, amenities in both classes include seat reservations, free Wi-Fi, power outlets, adjustable lighting at every seat, conference tables, large tray tables, and spacious and comfortable seats with extra legroom. Passengers can also purchase food and drinks on the train at Café Acela.
Amtrak is the main train provider in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak trains running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by train across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more. Amtrak offers different class options suiting any budget, from Coach Class to Business Class, First Class, and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. There are several different ticket types including Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium for you to book for your next train journey to Boston from Richmond.
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