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Compare train, bus, and flight for Baltimore, MD to Richmond, VA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Baltimore, MD to Richmond, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 128 miles (207 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$57 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Baltimore, MD to Richmond, VA:
A bus is $21 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Baltimore, MD to Richmond, VA costing on average $57 (€47).
A bus is $464 (€379) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Baltimore, MD to Richmond, VA costing on average $500 (€409).
Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 35m.
Flight takes on average 10h 36m.
Travel optionsfrom Baltimore, MD to Richmond, VA
How to get from Baltimore, MD to Richmond, VA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Baltimore, MD to Richmond, VA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus6:55 AM3h30Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)10:25 AMRichmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA$391One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus6:55 AM3h30Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)10:25 AMRichmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA$391One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus1:35 AM3h00Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)4:35 AMRichmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA$401One-way0 transfers
Other options
12:10 AM3h00Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)3:10 AMRichmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA$401One-way0 transfers- 8:55 PM3h20Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)12:15 AMRichmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA$401One-way0 transfers
- 5:50 AM3h25Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)9:15 AMRichmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA$431One-way0 transfers
AA1635 · AA241010:06 AM7h27Baltimore/Washington International Airport5:33 PMRichmond International Airport$8481One-way1 transfer- AA1708+
AA51995:01 AM7h27Baltimore/Washington International Airport12:28 PMRichmond International Airport$8481One-way1 transfer - AA2670+AA53706:15 AM8h53Baltimore/Washington International Airport3:08 PMRichmond International Airport$8481One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Baltimore, MD to Richmond, VA:
A bus is $21 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Baltimore, MD to Richmond, VA costing on average $57 (€47).
A bus is $464 (€379) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Baltimore, MD to Richmond, VA costing on average $500 (€409).
Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 35m.
Flight takes on average 10h 36m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- Around 15 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Baltimore, MD and Richmond, VA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) and arrive in Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA.
- Flights mostly depart from Baltimore/Washington International Airport and arrive in Richmond International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD and arrive in Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Richmond, VA by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Maryland Transit to go to Richmond, VA by bus.
- 10 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 13 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
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