How to travel from Fredericksburg, VA to Richmond, VA

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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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The cheapest way to travel from Fredericksburg, VA to Richmond, VA is a train with an average price of $21 (€17).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Fredericksburg, VA to Richmond, VA is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 6m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Fredericksburg, VA and Richmond, VA including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Fredericksburg, VA to Richmond, VA among Omio's users.

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from Fredericksburg, VA to Richmond, VA

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

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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.

  • Greyhound
    2:45 PM1h05
    Fredericksburg, VA
    3:50 PMRichmond, VA
    $151One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Greyhound
    2:45 PM1h05
    Fredericksburg, VA
    3:50 PMRichmond, VA
    $151One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Greyhound
    2:45 PM1h05
    Fredericksburg, VA
    3:50 PMRichmond, VA
    $151One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Greyhound
    2:25 PM1h05
    Fredericksburg, VA
    3:30 PMRichmond, VA
    $201One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greyhound
    3:25 PM1h05
    Fredericksburg, VA
    4:30 PMRichmond, VA
    $231One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Fredericksburg, VA 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 Fredericksburg, VA to Richmond, VA.

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There are 2 options to travel between Fredericksburg, VA and Richmond, VA including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Fredericksburg, VA to Richmond, VA is a train with an average price of $21 (€17).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Fredericksburg, VA to Richmond, VA is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 6m.

The distance from Fredericksburg, VA to Richmond, VA is approximately 51 miles (83 km).
The average frequency per day from Fredericksburg, VA to Richmond, VA is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Fredericksburg, VA to Richmond, VA:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Fredericksburg, VA 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 Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Richmond, VA by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Fredericksburg, VA to Richmond, VA with the following travel companies:
  • 9 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Fredericksburg, VA 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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