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Compare train and bus for Ashland, VA to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ashland, VA to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 10m. 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 €12, and a bus costs an average of €16.
Distance: 82 miles (132 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€22 Average price Cheapest | €23 Average price |
2h 42m Average total duration 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Ashland, VA to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Ashland, VA to Washington, DC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Ashland, VA to Washington, DC
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This is compared to other travel options from Ashland, VA to Washington, DC:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ashland, VA to Washington, DC costing on average $21 (€16).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 3m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ashland, VA and Washington, DC as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Ashland Station, Ashland, VA and arrive in Washington Union Station, Washington, DC.
- Buses mostly depart from Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA and arrive in Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Washington, DC by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
- 20 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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