How to travel from New York, NY to Richmond, VA

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Compare bus, train, and flight for New York, NY to Richmond, VA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Richmond, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, and a flight costs an average of $47.

Distance: 286 miles (461 km)

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$141

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$76

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$361

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6h 25m

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5h 55m

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7h 55m

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0.5 - 1.1kg

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from New York, NY to Richmond, VA

How to get from New York, NY to Richmond, VA by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from New York, NY to Richmond, VA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:00 AM6h45
    New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.
    2:45 PMRichmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA
    $731One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:00 PM7h20
    New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.
    8:20 PMRichmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA
    $641One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • UnitedUA4582
    2:54 PM1h35
    Newark Liberty International Airport
    4:29 PMRichmond International Airport
    $4041One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak89 Palmetto
    6:02 AM8h51
    Penn Station, New York, NY
    2:53 PMStaples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA
    $1681One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak65 Northeast Regional
    11:23 PM9h40
    Penn Station, New York, NY
    9:03 AMStaples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA
    $1681One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak65 Northeast Regional
    11:23 PM10h09
    Penn Station, New York, NY
    9:32 AMMain Street Station, Richmond, VA
    $1691One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:00 AM7h05
    New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.
    4:05 PMRichmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA
    $731One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:30 AM7h15
    New York, 28 Allen St., NY
    2:45 PMRichmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA
    $731One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greyhound
    12:05 PM8h30
    New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY
    8:35 PMRichmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA
    $641One-way
    0 transfers
  • Spirit AirlinesNK1491 · NK166
    12:23 PM9h48
    Newark Liberty International Airport
    10:11 PMRichmond International Airport
    $2811One-way
    1 transfer
  • Spirit AirlinesNK992 · NK876
    10:06 AM8h52
    Newark Liberty International Airport
    6:58 PMRichmond International Airport
    $3041One-way
    1 transfer
  • Republic AirlinesAA4510
    9:50 AM1h49
    LaGuardia Airport
    11:39 AMRichmond International Airport
    $4041One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from New York, NY 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 New York, NY to Richmond, VA.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between New York, NY and Richmond, VA including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from New York, NY to Richmond, VA is a bus with an average price of $44 (€35).

This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Richmond, VA:

A bus is $3 (€2) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Richmond, VA costing on average $47 (€38).

A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Richmond, VA costing on average $55 (€44).

The fastest way to travel from New York, NY to Richmond, VA is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 27m.

Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 1m.

Bus takes on average 6h 25m.

The distance from New York, NY to Richmond, VA is approximately 286 miles (461 km).
The average frequency per day from New York, NY to Richmond, VA is:
  • Around 54 buses per day.
  • Around 40 flights per day.
  • Around 15 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between New York, NY and Richmond, VA as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from New York, NY to Richmond, VA:
  • Flights mostly depart from LaGuardia Airport and arrive in Richmond International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Penn Station, New York, NY and arrive in Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA.
  • Buses mostly depart from New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. 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 New York, NY to Richmond, VA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Richmond, VA by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Richmond, VA by bus.
  • Travel with Republic Airlines, United, Spirit Airlines, American Airlines to go to Richmond, VA by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from New York, NY to Richmond, VA with the following travel companies:
  • 11 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 20 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
  • 6 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines, United, American Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from New York, NY to Richmond, VA often also extend their vacation to go to Washington, DC, Alexandria, VA, Charlottesville, VA, Norfolk, VA, Williamsburg, 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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