- Must visit
The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art
Outstanding museum in nearby Winter Park with the world's most comprehensive collection of works by Louis Comfort Tiffany.
Cheapest price
$219
Average price
$253
Fastest journey
15 h 15 m
Average duration
17 h 49 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
1067 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Richmond, VA to Orlando, 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 Orlando, FL will cost around $253 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $219.
Of the 3 trains that leave Richmond, VA for Orlando, FL on Thu, Jun 18, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 18 the direct trains cover the 1067 km distance in an average of 17 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 15 h 15 m .
On Thu, Jun 18 the slowest trains will take 20 h 13 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
97 Silver Meteor
41 Floridian
186 Northeast Regional · 97 Silver MeteorOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Richmond, VA to Orlando, FL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $84. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $84, and a train costs an average of $93.
Distance: 663 miles (1067 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$211 Average price | $207 Average price | $164 Average price Cheapest | $150 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
17h 34m Average total duration 17h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 17h 3m Average total duration 16h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 34m 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 Orlando, FL:
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Richmond, VA to Orlando, FL costing on average $207 (€169).
A bus is $47 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Richmond, VA to Orlando, FL costing on average $211 (€172).
Other travel options to Orlando, FL take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 33m.
Train takes on average 17h 4m.
Tickets start at around $211 (€172) compared to roughly $150 (€123) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-60.90 (€-49.75). The journey takes 17h 4m versus 10h 34m 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 Orlando, FL trains for today, Wednesday, June 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
97 Silver Meteor | 9:49 PM Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA | 15h15 | 1:04 PM Orlando Station, Orlando, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, June 18 | |||||
41 Floridian | 4:07 PM Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA | 17h58 | 10:05 AM Orlando Station, Orlando, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
186 Northeast Regional · 97 Silver Meteor | 4:51 PM Main Street Station, Richmond, VA | 20h13 | 1:04 PM Orlando Station, Orlando, FL | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Richmond, VA to Orlando, FL run on average 3 times per day, taking around 17h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $93 (€76) but you can travel from only $49 (€40) by flight.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:54, the last at 21:49. The fastest train covers the 663 miles (1067 km) distance in 15h 15m.
Distance 663 miles (1067 km) |
Average train duration 17h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $93 (€76) |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 15h 15m |
First train 6:54 AM |
Last train 9:49 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Outstanding museum in nearby Winter Park with the world's most comprehensive collection of works by Louis Comfort Tiffany.
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History museum in a restored 1927 courthouse covering Central Florida's past through engaging permanent and temporary exhibits.
Signature downtown park with a walking loop, swan boats, skyline views, and frequent events. One of Orlando's easiest must-see areas.
Elegant shopping and strolling district lined with trees, boutiques, and public art. Popular for a more refined local side of Orlando.
Highly popular open-air entertainment district known for themed design, shops, and waterfront atmosphere. Very popular with visitors and influencers.
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Tip 18-20% at restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Tip bartenders USD 1-2 per drink, taxi/rideshare 10-15%, hotel staff USD 2-5, and round up for cafes if desired.
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