How to travel from Baltimore, MD to Richmond, VA

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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 €20. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 21m. 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 €20, and a train costs an average of €22.

Distance: 128 miles (207 km)

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€39

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3h 34m

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from Baltimore, MD to Richmond, VA

How to get from Baltimore, MD to Richmond, VA by train, bus or flight.

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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.

FlixBusFlixBus
10:35AM3h40
Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)
02:15PMRichmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA
$441One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBusFlixBus
06:55AM3h35
Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)
10:30AMRichmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA
$411One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus
09:40PM3h00
Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)
12:40AMRichmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA
$461One-way
0 transfers

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Amtrak67 Northeast Regional
06:04AM3h25
Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
09:29AMStaples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA
$491One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak67 Northeast Regional
06:04AM3h56
Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
10:00AMMain Street Station, Richmond, VA
$501One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak93 Northeast Regional
04:39PM3h41
Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
08:20PMStaples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA
$491One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
06:55AM4h35
Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)
11:30AMRichmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA
$421One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:25AM3h20
Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)
02:45PMRichmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA
$481One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
12:25PM3h30
Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)
03:55PMRichmond, Mechanicsville Tpke (Exxon), VA
$461One-way
0 transfers
Spirit AirlinesNK197 · NK166
01:00PM9h04
Baltimore/Washington International Airport
10:04PMRichmond International Airport
$3711One-way
1 transfer
Spirit AirlinesNK3204 · NK166
09:36AM12h28
Baltimore/Washington International Airport
10:04PMRichmond International Airport
$3711One-way
1 transfer
American AirlinesAA1464 · AA1946
11:13AM9h50
Baltimore/Washington International Airport
09:03PMRichmond International Airport
$10281One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Baltimore, MD 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 Baltimore, MD to Richmond, VA.

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There are 3 options to travel between Baltimore, MD and Richmond, VA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Baltimore, MD to Richmond, VA is a bus with an average price of $26 (€20).

This is compared to other travel options from Baltimore, MD to Richmond, VA:

A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Baltimore, MD to Richmond, VA costing on average $28 (€22).

A bus is $122 (€97) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Baltimore, MD to Richmond, VA costing on average $148 (€118).

The fastest way to travel from Baltimore, MD to Richmond, VA is by bus with an average journey time of 3h 10m.

Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 10m.

Flight takes on average 5h 20m.

The distance from Baltimore, MD to Richmond, VA is approximately 128 miles (207 km).
The average frequency per day from Baltimore, MD to Richmond, VA is:
  • Around 18 buses per day.
  • Around 18 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Baltimore, MD to Richmond, VA:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Baltimore, MD 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, Greyhound, Maryland Transit to go to Richmond, VA by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Baltimore, MD to Richmond, VA with the following travel companies:
  • 11 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 13 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
Omio customers who travel from Baltimore, MD to Richmond, VA often also extend their vacation to go to Washington, DC, New York, NY, Alexandria, VA, Charlottesville, VA, Norfolk, 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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