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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 €38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 1m. 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 €38, and a flight costs an average of €70.
Distance: 286 miles (461 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€132 Average price | €57 Average price Cheapest | €191 Average price |
6h 30m Average total duration 6h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 57m Average total duration 7h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m 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.

There are 3 ways to get from New York, NY to Richmond, VA: bus, train or flight.
The cheapest way to travel between New York, NY and Richmond, VA is a bus with an average price of $37 (€33).
This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Richmond, VA:
A bus is $42 (€38) less than a flight for this trip with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Richmond, VA costing on average $78 (€71).
A bus is $13 (€12) less than a train with an average ticket price of $50 (€45) from New York, NY to Richmond, VA.
The fastest way to get to Richmond, VA from New York, NY is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 24 min.
Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 6 h 15 min of travel time.
Getting to Richmond, VA by train takes 6 h on average.
The New York, NY to Richmond, VA distance is around 285 miles (460 km).
The average frequency per day from New York, NY to Richmond, VA is:
- Around 38 buses per day.
- 20 flights a day.
- 14 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from New York, NY to Richmond, VA as scheduled services by bus, train or 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:
The following travel companies offer services from New York, NY to Richmond, VA:
- Travel with FlixBus or Greyhound for buses to Richmond, VA. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Greyhound New York, NY to Richmond, VA tickets on Omio for $37 (€33).
- Travel with Republic Airlines or American Airlines to go to Richmond, VA by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find American Airlines New York, NY to Richmond, VA tickets on Omio for $109 (€98).
- Amtrak can take you to Richmond, VA by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Amtrak from New York, NY to Richmond, VA for $50 (€45).
Yes, there are direct routes from New York, NY to Richmond, VA with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 18 direct buses a day to Richmond, VA with FlixBus or Greyhound.
- You can find 2 direct flights per day to Richmond, VA with.
- You can check for a direct train to Richmond, VA with with 12 direct trains per day.
Direct services to Richmond, VA tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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