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Compare train and bus for Fredericksburg, VA to Richmond, VA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fredericksburg, VA to Richmond, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 0m. 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 $14, and a bus costs an average of $15.
Distance: 51 miles (83 km)
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$21 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price |
1h 36m Average total duration 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Fredericksburg, VA to Richmond, VA:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Fredericksburg, VA to Richmond, VA costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 6m.
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How to get from Fredericksburg, VA to Richmond, VA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Fredericksburg, VA to Richmond, VA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:45 PM1h05Fredericksburg, VA3:50 PMRichmond, VA$151One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
2:45 PM1h05Fredericksburg, VA3:50 PMRichmond, VA$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
2:45 PM1h05Fredericksburg, VA3:50 PMRichmond, VA$151One-way0 transfers
Other options
2:25 PM1h05Fredericksburg, VA3:30 PMRichmond, VA$201One-way0 transfers
3:25 PM1h05Fredericksburg, VA4:30 PMRichmond, VA$231One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Fredericksburg, VA to Richmond, VA:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Fredericksburg, VA to Richmond, VA costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 6m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Fredericksburg, VA and Richmond, VA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Fredericksburg Station, Fredericksburg, VA and arrive in Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA.
- Buses mostly depart from Fredericksburg, Jefferson Davis Hwy (Greyhound Bus Station), VA and arrive in Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Richmond, VA by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Richmond, VA by bus.
- 9 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
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