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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Richmond Station, Richmond, CA
Cheapest price
$77
Average price
$126
Fastest journey
11 h 33 m
Average duration
12 h 12 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
569 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Richmond Station, Richmond, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Richmond Station, Richmond, CA will cost around $126 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $77.
It's difficult to get from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Richmond Station, Richmond, CA without transferring at least once.
785 Pacific Surfliner · 4785 AMTRAK · 522 Capitol Corridor7:13 PM11h35Union Station, Los Angeles, CA6:48 AMRichmond Station, Richmond, CA$771One-way2 transfers- 785 Pacific Surfliner · 4785 AMTRAK · 524 Capitol Corridor7:13 PM12h45Union Station, Los Angeles, CA7:58 AMRichmond Station, Richmond, CA$771One-way2 transfers
- 785 Pacific Surfliner · 4785 AMTRAK · 6 California Zephyr7:13 PM13h22Union Station, Los Angeles, CA8:35 AMRichmond Station, Richmond, CA$781One-way2 transfers
- 6238 AMTRAK · 538 Capitol Corridor4:50 AM11h33Union Station, Los Angeles, CA4:23 PMRichmond Station, Richmond, CA$1591One-way1 transfer
- 761 Pacific Surfliner · 4761 AMTRAK · 544 Capitol Corridor7:13 AM11h46Union Station, Los Angeles, CA6:59 PMRichmond Station, Richmond, CA$1771One-way2 transfers
- 6238 AMTRAK · 538 Capitol Corridor4:50 AM11h33Union Station, Los Angeles, CA4:23 PMRichmond Station, Richmond, CA$1591One-way1 transfer
- 785 Pacific Surfliner · 4785 AMTRAK · 522 Capitol Corridor7:13 PM11h35Union Station, Los Angeles, CA6:48 AMRichmond Station, Richmond, CA$771One-way2 transfers
- 761 Pacific Surfliner · 4761 AMTRAK · 544 Capitol Corridor7:13 AM11h46Union Station, Los Angeles, CA6:59 PMRichmond Station, Richmond, CA$1771One-way2 transfers
- 785 Pacific Surfliner · 4785 AMTRAK · 524 Capitol Corridor7:13 PM12h45Union Station, Los Angeles, CA7:58 AMRichmond Station, Richmond, CA$771One-way2 transfers
- 785 Pacific Surfliner · 4785 AMTRAK · 6 California Zephyr7:13 PM13h22Union Station, Los Angeles, CA8:35 AMRichmond Station, Richmond, CA$781One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Richmond Station, Richmond, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Richmond Station, Richmond, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $67. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $67, and a flight costs an average of $153.
Distance: 353 miles (569 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$81 Average price Cheapest | $87 Average price | $257 Average price | $2 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 28m Average total duration 10h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 5m Average total duration 8h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Richmond Station, Richmond, CA:
A bus is $6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Richmond Station, Richmond, CA costing on average $87.
A bus is $176 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Richmond Station, Richmond, CA costing on average $257.
Other travel options to Richmond Station, Richmond, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 35m.
Bus takes on average 10h 58m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Richmond Station, Richmond, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 02:13AM | Arrival Time 03:08PM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 03:13AM | Arrival Time 04:08PM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 17h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $159 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:13AM | Arrival Time 06:59PM | Duration 11h46 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $177 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 02:13PM | Arrival Time 02:21AM | Duration 12h08 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $137 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:13PM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 13h22 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $69 |
Live departures
Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Richmond Station, Richmond, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Richmond Station, Richmond, CA buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6238 AMTRAK · 4104 AMTRAK · 719 Gold Runner | 4:50 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 17h00 | 9:50 PM Richmond Station, Richmond, CA | 2 transfers | |
| 6238 AMTRAK · 538 Capitol Corridor | 4:50 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 11h33 | 4:23 PM Richmond Station, Richmond, CA | 1 transfer | |
| 761 Pacific Surfliner · 4761 AMTRAK · 544 Capitol Corridor | 7:13 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 11h46 | 6:59 PM Richmond Station, Richmond, CA | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Richmond Station, Richmond, CA
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Buses from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Richmond Station, Richmond, CA run on average 11 times per day, taking around 10h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $67 if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:13, the last at 14:13. The fastest bus covers the 353 miles (569 km) distance in 8h 20m.
Distance 353 miles (569 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $67 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 8h 20m |
First bus 2:13 AM |
Last bus 2:13 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
FAQs: Bus from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA to Richmond Station, Richmond, CA
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