4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Durham, NC to Richmond, VA
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Durham, NC to Richmond, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 51m. 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 $30, and a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 134 miles (216 km)
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
$44 Average price Cheapest | $68 Average price |
4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Durham, NC to Richmond, VA
How to get from Durham, NC to Richmond, VA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Durham, NC to Richmond, VA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Cheapest
Fastest
Other options
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Mar 03
Mar 04
Mar 05
Mar 06
Mar 07
Mar 08
Mar 09
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Durham, NC 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 Durham, NC to Richmond, VA.
This is compared to other travel options from Durham, NC to Richmond, VA:
A bus is $11 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Durham, NC to Richmond, VA costing on average $41 (€33).
A bus is $190 (€152) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Durham, NC to Richmond, VA costing on average $220 (€176).
Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 30m.
Flight takes on average 3h 11m.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Durham, NC and Richmond, VA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Durham Station, Durham, NC and arrive in Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA.
- Flights mostly depart from Raleigh-Durham International Airport and arrive in Richmond International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Durham Station and arrive in Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, GoDurham to go to Richmond, VA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Richmond, VA by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Travelling from Durham, NC to Richmond, VA: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
