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Compare bus, train, and flight for San Diego, CA to Richmond, VA

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from San Diego, CA to Richmond, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €142. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €142, and a flight costs an average of €196.

Distance: 2250 miles (3622 km)

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Most popular Bus	Flight
€142 Average price Cheapest	€196 Average price
60h 22m Average total duration 59h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	9h 5m Average total duration Fastest 6h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
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Direct Options	Direct Options

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Journey information

Overview: Train from San Diego, CA to Richmond, VA

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Trains from San Diego, CA to Richmond, VA run on average 4 times per day, taking around 65h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $421 (€340) but you can travel from only $176 (€142) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $176 (€142)

Distance

2250 miles (3622 km)

Average train duration

65h 18m

Cheapest ticket price

$421 (€340)

Trains per day

Fastest train

70h 51m

First train

04:52

Last train

16:40

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $176 (€142)

FAQs: Trains from San Diego, CA to Richmond, VA

FAQs: Travel by train from San Diego, CA to Richmond, VA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from San Diego, CA to Richmond, VA.

Cheap train tickets from San Diego, CA to Richmond, VA can start from as little as $484 (€391) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for San Diego, CA to Richmond, VA is $556 (€449); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the San Diego, CA to Richmond, VA train time is 72 h 12 min covering the 2246 mile (3622 km) long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from San Diego, CA to Richmond, VA leaves at 4: 52 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from San Diego, CA to Richmond, VA leaves at 4: 10 PM.

The cheapest month for a train from San Diego, CA to Richmond, VA is August.

Yes, you can take a bus to Richmond, VA from San Diego, CA.