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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 train with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $17, and a bus costs an average of $23.
Distance: 89 miles (144 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$28 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration 2h 6m 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 train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Alexandria, VA to Richmond, VA costing on average $34 (€27).
Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 6m.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 95 Northeast Regional2:56 PM1h51Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA4:47 PMStaples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA$581One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus9:15 AM2h05Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station11:20 AMRichmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride), VA$401One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 89 Palmetto1:14 PM1h39Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA2:53 PMStaples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA$841One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 97 Silver Meteor7:45 PM1h54Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA9:39 PMStaples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA$501One-way0 transfers
- 125 Northeast Regional4:09 PM2h07Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA6:16 PMStaples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA$581One-way0 transfers
- 125 Northeast Regional4:09 PM2h40Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA6:49 PMMain Street Station, Richmond, VA$591One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:20 AM2h05Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station10:25 AMRichmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA$401One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:05 PM2h10Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station2:15 PMRichmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA$401One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:50 PM2h15Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station4:05 PMRichmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA$401One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Alexandria, VA to Richmond, VA:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Alexandria, VA to Richmond, VA costing on average $34 (€27).
Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 6m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 12 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Ronald Reagan National Airport and arrive in Richmond International Airport.
- 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 FlixBus, Infobus, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority to go to Richmond, VA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Richmond, VA by train.
- 18 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
- 12 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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