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Compare train and bus for Alexandria, VA to Richmond, VA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alexandria, VA to Richmond, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, while a train costs an average of $45.
Distance: 89 miles (144 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$45 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Alexandria, VA to Richmond, VA:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alexandria, VA to Richmond, VA costing on average $45 (€37).
Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 38m.
Tickets start at around $35 (€29) compared to roughly $21 (€17) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-13.59 (€-11.25). The journey takes 2h 8m versus 1h 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Alexandria, VA to Richmond, VA
How to get from Alexandria, VA to Richmond, VA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Alexandria, VA to Richmond, VA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 9:00 AM2h25Alexandria, VA11:25 AMRichmond, VA$211One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 9:00 AM2h25Alexandria, VA11:25 AMRichmond, VA$211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 12:30 PM2h00Alexandria, VA2:30 PMRichmond, VA$301One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 6:50 PM2h15Alexandria, VA9:05 PMRichmond, VA$271One-way0 transfers
- 5:50 PM2h15Alexandria, VA8:05 PMRichmond, VA$271One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Alexandria, VA to Richmond, VA:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alexandria, VA to Richmond, VA costing on average $45 (€37).
Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 38m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Alexandria, VA and Richmond, VA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA and arrive in Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA.
- Buses mostly depart from Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and arrive in Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Richmond, VA by train.
- Travel with Infobus, Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Richmond, VA by bus.
- 10 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 18 direct buses per day with Infobus, Greyhound, FlixBus.
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