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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 $45. 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 $45, and a flight costs an average of $47.
Distance: 286 miles (461 km)
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$139 Average price | $76 Average price Cheapest | $298 Average price |
6h 24m Average total duration 5h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 1m Average total duration 7h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from New York, NY to Richmond, VA by train, bus or flight.
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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.
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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.
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 $11 (€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).
Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 1m.
Bus takes on average 6h 25m.
- Around 54 buses per day.
- Around 39 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Republic Airlines, United, Spirit Airlines, American Airlines to go to Richmond, VA by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Richmond, VA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela to go to Richmond, VA by train.
- 6 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines, United, American Airlines.
- 20 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
- 11 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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