How to travel from Alexandria, VA to Richmond, VA

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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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2h 31m

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from Alexandria, VA to Richmond, VA

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.

FlixBus
10:15AM1h55
Alexandria, VA
12:10PMRichmond, VA
$271One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
10:15AM1h55
Alexandria, VA
12:10PMRichmond, VA
$271One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
10:15AM1h55
Alexandria, VA
12:10PMRichmond, VA
$271One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
07:30PM2h45
Alexandria, VA
10:15PMRichmond, VA
$281One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
04:25PM2h20
Alexandria, VA
06:45PMRichmond, VA
$311One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
08:15PM2h00
Alexandria, VA
10:15PMRichmond, VA
$311One-way
0 transfers

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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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Alexandria, VA and Richmond, VA including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Alexandria, VA to Richmond, VA is a train with an average price of $17 (€13).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Alexandria, VA to Richmond, VA is by train with an average journey time of 1h 45m.

Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 55m.

The distance from Alexandria, VA to Richmond, VA is approximately 89 miles (144 km).
The average frequency per day from Alexandria, VA to Richmond, VA is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Alexandria, VA to Richmond, VA:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Alexandria, VA to Richmond, VA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Alexandria, VA to Richmond, VA with the following travel companies:
  • 12 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 18 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
Omio customers who travel from Alexandria, VA to Richmond, VA often also extend their vacation to go to Washington, DC, New York, NY, Charlottesville, VA, Norfolk, VA, Williamsburg, VA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Richmond, VA and these popular destinations at a great price.
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