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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 €13. 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 €13, and a bus costs an average of €18.
Distance: 89 miles (144 km)
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€20 Average price Cheapest | €26 Average price |
2h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Alexandria, VA to Richmond, VA by train, bus or flight.
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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.

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FAQs: Travel from Alexandria, VA to Richmond, VA
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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 $23 (€18).
Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 55m.
- 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 Amtrak to go to Richmond, VA by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority to go to Richmond, VA by bus.
- 12 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 18 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
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