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4.6Travel Information between Alexandria, VA and Richmond, VA
 Distance | 89 miles (143 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $14 - $24 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • $14 (€12) • 1 h 45 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $14 (€12) • 1 h 45 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Amtrak |
Take a train or bus to travel 89 miles (143 km) from Alexandria, VA to Richmond, VA. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Alexandria, VA to Richmond, VA.
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The best way to travel from Alexandria, VA to Richmond, VA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Alexandria, VA to Richmond, VA
Travel 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 Alexandria, VA to Richmond, VA.
There are 2 ways to get from Alexandria, VA to Richmond, VA: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Richmond, VA from Alexandria, VA is by taking a train, which costs on average $14 (€12).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Alexandria, VA to Richmond, VA:
A train is $10 (€9) less than a bus for this journey with tickets for a bus from Alexandria, VA to Richmond, VA costing on average $24 (€21).
The quickest way to travel to Richmond, VA from Alexandria, VA is by train, which takes on average 1 h 45 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 1 h 55 min.
The distance is approximately 89 miles (143 km) from Alexandria, VA to Richmond, VA.
The average frequency per day from Alexandria, VA to Richmond, VA is:
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Richmond, VA from Alexandria, VA as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Alexandria, VA to Richmond, VA:
The following travel companies offer services from Alexandria, VA to Richmond, VA:
- FlixBus can get you to Richmond, VA by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Alexandria, VA to Richmond, VA for $31 (€28) on Omio.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Richmond, VA by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Amtrak Alexandria, VA to Richmond, VA tickets on Omio for $14 (€12).
Yes, there are direct services available from Alexandria, VA to Richmond, VA with the following travel companies:
- 2 direct buses per day with.
- 12 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Richmond, VA as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Alexandria, VA to Richmond, VA.
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