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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $33 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 37m. 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 $33, while a train costs an average of $43.
Distance: 82 miles (132 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$43 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 41m Average total duration 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Ashland, VA to Washington, DC:
A bus is $10 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ashland, VA to Washington, DC costing on average $43 (€36).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 41m.
Tickets start at around $43 (€36) compared to roughly $19 (€16) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-24.50 (€-20.55). The journey takes 2h 11m versus 2h 6m 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.
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How to get from Ashland, VA to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
- 11:00 AM2h20Ashland, VA1:20 PMWashington, DC$211One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 11:00 AM2h20Ashland, VA1:20 PMWashington, DC$211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 2:10 AM1h49Ashland, VA3:59 AMWashington, DC$361One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 11:30 AM2h30Ashland, VA2:00 PMWashington, DC$221One-way0 transfers
- 12:05 PM2h15Ashland, VA2:20 PMWashington, DC$331One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ashland, VA to Washington, DC:
A bus is $10 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ashland, VA to Washington, DC costing on average $43 (€36).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 41m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 4 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 Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Greyhound to go to Washington, DC by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 17 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, Greyhound.
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