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Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)
Major contemporary art museum on Biscayne Bay, known for international exhibitions, striking architecture, and bayfront hanging gardens.
Cheapest price
$215
Average price
$259
Fastest journey
21 h 10 m
Average duration
1 d 2 h
Trains per day
4
Distance
1335 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Richmond, VA to Miami, FL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Richmond, VA to Miami, FL will cost around $259 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $215.
Of the 4 trains that leave Richmond, VA for Miami, FL on Wed, May 27, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct trains cover the 1335 km distance in an average of 1 d 2 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 21 h 10 m .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest trains will take 1 d 6 h 39 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
41 Floridian
97 Silver Meteor
186 Northeast Regional · 97 Silver Meteor
4051 AMTRAK · 41 Floridian
97 Silver Meteor
41 Floridian
186 Northeast Regional · 97 Silver Meteor
4051 AMTRAK · 41 FloridianOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Richmond, VA to Miami, FL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $113. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $113, and a flight costs an average of $251.
Distance: 829 miles (1335 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$270 Average price | $545 Average price | $214 Average price Cheapest | $198 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
23h 39m Average total duration 23h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 23h 34m Average total duration 23h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Richmond, VA to Miami, FL:
A bus is $57 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Richmond, VA to Miami, FL costing on average $270 (€218).
A bus is $331 (€267) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Richmond, VA to Miami, FL costing on average $545 (€440).
Other travel options to Miami, FL take longer:
Bus takes on average 23h 4m.
Train takes on average 23h 9m.
Tickets start at around $270 (€218) compared to roughly $198 (€160) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-72.20 (€-58.28). The journey takes 23h 9m versus 13h 33m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Richmond, VA to Miami, FL trains for today, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:07 PM Richmond, VA | 26h02 | 10:09 PM Miami, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:07 PM Richmond, VA | 26h02 | 11:09 PM Miami, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, May 27 | |||||
4051 AMTRAK · 41 Floridian | 11:30 AM Main Street Station, Richmond, VA | 30h39 | 6:09 PM Miami Station, Miami, FL | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare bus, train, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Trains from Richmond, VA to Miami, FL run on average 3 times per day, taking around 23h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $139 (€112) but you can travel from only $113 (€92) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:54, the last at 21:49. The fastest train covers the 829 miles (1335 km) distance in 21h 10m.
Distance 829 miles (1335 km) |
Average train duration 23h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $139 (€112) |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 21h 10m |
First train 6:54 AM |
Last train 9:49 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 35 days |
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