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Compare bus, train, and flight for Jacksonville, FL to Richmond, VA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Jacksonville, FL to Richmond, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $134 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $134, while a flight costs an average of $667.
Distance: 553 miles (891 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$201 Average price | $667 Average price | $134 Average price Cheapest | $122 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 19m Average total duration 12h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration Fastest 4h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 14h 56m Average total duration 14h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.7 - 5.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Jacksonville, FL to Richmond, VA
Compare the available ways to get from Jacksonville, FL to Richmond, VA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Jacksonville, FL to Richmond, VA:
A bus is $68 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jacksonville, FL to Richmond, VA costing on average $201.
A bus is $534 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Jacksonville, FL to Richmond, VA costing on average $667.
Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 19m.
Bus takes on average 14h 56m.
Tickets start at around $201 compared to roughly $122 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$79. The journey takes 12h 49m versus 8h 35m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Jacksonville, FL to Richmond, VA
How to get from Jacksonville, FL to Richmond, VA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Jacksonville, FL to Richmond, VA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

10:25 PM 15h10 Jacksonville, FL 1:35 PM Richmond, VA $176 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:25 PM 15h10 Jacksonville, FL 1:35 PM Richmond, VA $176 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

10:25 PM 15h10 Jacksonville, FL 1:35 PM Richmond, VA $176 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

1:25 AM 22h45 Jacksonville, FL 12:10 AM Richmond, VA $235 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Jacksonville, FL to Richmond, VA:
A bus is $68 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jacksonville, FL to Richmond, VA costing on average $201.
A bus is $534 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Jacksonville, FL to Richmond, VA costing on average $667.
Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 19m.
Bus takes on average 14h 56m.
- Around 49 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Jacksonville, FL and Richmond, VA as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Jacksonville International Airport and arrive in Richmond International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Jacksonville station, Jacksonville, FL and arrive in Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA.
- Buses mostly depart from Jacksonville, JTA Intercity Bus Terminal Bay 6 - 1111 W. Forsyth St and arrive in Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, psa airlines, Republic Airlines, Breeze Airways to go to Richmond, VA by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Richmond, VA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Richmond, VA by train.
- 0 direct flights per day with Breeze Airways.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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