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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 Rp 581,138 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 Rp 581,138, while a train costs an average of Rp 746,775.
Distance: 89 miles (144 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
Rp 746,775 Average price | Rp 581,138 Average price Cheapest | Rp 350,974 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.
Compare ways to travel from Alexandria, VA to Richmond, VA
Compare the available ways to get from Alexandria, VA to Richmond, VA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Alexandria, VA to Richmond, VA:
A bus is Rp 165,638 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alexandria, VA to Richmond, VA costing on average Rp 746,775.
Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 38m.
Tickets start at around Rp 746,775 compared to roughly Rp 350,974 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -Rp 395,800. The journey takes 2h 1m versus 1h 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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.
- 65 Northeast Regional
7:18 AM 1h45 Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA 9:03 AM Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA Rp 524,451 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 65 Northeast Regional
7:18 AM 1h45 Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA 9:03 AM Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA Rp 524,451 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- 65 Northeast Regional
7:18 AM 1h45 Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA 9:03 AM Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA Rp 524,451 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 87 Northeast Regional
7:29 PM 1h58 Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA 9:27 PM Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA Rp 524,451 1 One-way 0 transfers - 65 Northeast Regional
7:18 AM 2h14 Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA 9:32 AM Main Street Station, Richmond, VA Rp 543,749 1 One-way 0 transfers - 99 Northeast Regional
5:38 PM 1h50 Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA 7:28 PM Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA Rp 640,840 1 One-way 0 transfers
01:05 PM 2h15 Alexandria, VA 3:20 PM Richmond, VA Rp 632,397 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Alexandria, VA to Richmond, VA:
A bus is Rp 165,638 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alexandria, VA to Richmond, VA costing on average Rp 746,775.
Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 38m.
- Around 13 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and arrive in Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA.
- Trains mostly depart from Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA and arrive in Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Richmond, VA by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, Megabus to go to Richmond, VA by bus.
- 10 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 13 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, Megabus.
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